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Walnut Hill

Tennessee · 2,415 residents · 4.103 sq mi
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Walnut Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,742. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,900. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,415
−12%since 2000
from 2,756 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
589 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+14%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Walnut Hill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,742
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,677 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,898
+36%since 2000
from $21,286 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−11%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,219
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+94%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,711)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other2.9%(70)
Diversity Score8.3%(201)
Diversity Score
8
+253%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Hill, Tennessee?

Walnut Hill, Tennessee has about 2,415 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Hill, Tennessee?

The typical household in Walnut Hill, Tennessee earns about $51,742 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Hill, Tennessee expensive?

In Walnut Hill, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $219,900, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Hill, Tennessee?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Hill, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Hill, Tennessee?

About 5.9% of people in Walnut Hill, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Hill, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Hill, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 917 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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