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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Walden

Tennessee · 1,523 residents · 3.533 sq mi
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Walden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,118. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 437 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $135,200. With a median age of 39.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 106% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,523
−22%vs 2000
vs 1,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
431 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 40.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Walden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,118
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,977 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,007
−28%vs 2000
vs $37,287 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$135,200
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $256,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$485
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $664 in 2000
US average: $450
85.5%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.6% in 2000
14.5% rent
2.6
−29%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,929)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(55)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian1%(15)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score4.2%(64)
4
+50%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.8%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
+70%vs 2000
vs 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Walden, Tennessee?

Walden, Tennessee has about 1,523 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Walden, Tennessee?

The typical household in Walden, Tennessee earns about $51,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walden, Tennessee expensive?

In Walden, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $135,200, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Walden, Tennessee?

About 46.8% of adults age 25 and over in Walden, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walden, Tennessee?

About 4.4% of people in Walden, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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