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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walnut Springs

Texas · 755 residents · 1.331 sq mi
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Walnut Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,598. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $27,400. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
755
+9%since 1990
from 694 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.9
−8%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6537768981K1K1990201020202024Walnut Springs
2024787
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.5%(57)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.6%(65)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410.1%(76)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.6%(65)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.5%(49)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.1%(99)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4411.9%(90)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.1%(84)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.5%(64)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.7%(58)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.8%(36)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.6%(12)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,598
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,696 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,332
+14%since 1990
from $9,966 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
30.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
21.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Walnut Springs on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(646)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(131)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(518)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(212)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican52.9%(416)
Cuban0.1%(1)
Ancestry
English7.5%(59)
German6.9%(54)
Irish4.3%(34)
American0.8%(6)
French0.8%(6)
Barbadian0.5%(4)
Polish0.4%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.3%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−42%since 1990
from 35.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.7%(79)
Married61.1%(168)
Widowed4%(11)
Divorced6.2%(17)
Women 15+
Never married17%(48)
Married62.8%(177)
Widowed12.1%(34)
Divorced8.2%(23)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Springs, Texas?

Walnut Springs, Texas has about 755 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walnut Springs, Texas?

The typical household in Walnut Springs, Texas earns about $24,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Springs, Texas expensive?

In Walnut Springs, Texas, the median home is worth about $27,400, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Springs, Texas?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Springs, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Springs, Texas?

About 30.5% of people in Walnut Springs, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Springs, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Springs, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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