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Walnut Springs

Texas · 795 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 $32,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,100. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
795
+5%since 2000
from 755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
597 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
+1%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6537768981K1K1990201020202024Walnut Springs
2024787
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,679
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,598 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,651
+73%since 2000
from $11,332 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade34.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,100
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+73%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(518)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(212)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.5%(389)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(423)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino42.3%(336)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(25)
Diversity Score66%(525)
Diversity Score
66
+28%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
37.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Springs, Texas?

Walnut Springs, Texas has about 795 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Springs, Texas earns about $32,679 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 $63,100, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Springs, Texas?

About 10.5% 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 32.4% 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 101 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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