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Walden

Tennessee · 1,898 residents · 3.533 sq mi
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Walden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,544. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $346,200. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 88% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,898
−3%since 2000
from 1,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
537 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+11%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Walden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,544
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,977 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,677
+47%since 2000
from $37,287 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,824)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(40)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score8.8%(168)
Diversity Score
9
+216%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.9%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walden, Tennessee?

Walden, Tennessee has about 1,898 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walden, Tennessee?

The typical household in Walden, Tennessee earns about $81,544 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 $346,200, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Walden, Tennessee?

About 55.8% 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 6.8% 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 375 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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