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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walden

Tennessee · 1,960 residents · 3.533 sq mi
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Walden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,977. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $256,600. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 90% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,960
+29%since 1990
from 1,523 in 1990
1990 – 2025
555 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 431 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+3%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Walden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,977
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,118 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,287
+38%since 1990
from $27,007 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$256,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $135,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$664
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $485 in 1990
US average: $602
81.6%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
18.4% rent
3.7
+41%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian1%(15)
Diversity Score4.2%(64)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,929)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score2.8%(55)
3
−33%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 46.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−41%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,960 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walden, Tennessee?

The typical household in Walden, Tennessee earns about $68,977 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 $256,600, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Walden, Tennessee?

About 49.4% 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 4.6% of people in Walden, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walden, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Walden, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 437 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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