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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Walton County

Georgia · 60,687 residents · 326.82 sq mi
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Walton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,479. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $111,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,687
+57%since 1990
from 38,586 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
186 / sq mi
+57%since 1990
from 118 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.9
+7%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K52K71K90K110K1990201020202024Walton County
2024103K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,479
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,198 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,470
+63%since 1990
from $11,932 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.7%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $386 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(31,217)
Black18.4%(7,089)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(284)
Asian0.4%(165)
Diversity Score40.2%(15,515)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(49,731)
Black14.3%(8,703)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,163)
Asian0.7%(410)
Diversity Score36.5%(22,129)
Diversity Score
36
−9%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
+15.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+1%since 1990
from 26.5 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.

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Compare Walton County to nearby counties

WALTON COUNTY VS
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Income$80,653+74%
Home value$294,700+165%
Population99,773−11%
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WALTON COUNTY VS
Oconee County
Income$121,217+161%
Home value$461,600+316%
Population44,893−60%
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WALTON COUNTY VS
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Income$77,179+66%
Home value$265,000+139%
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WALTON COUNTY VS
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Income$78,111+68%
Home value$342,300+208%
Population22,095−80%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walton County, Georgia?

Walton County, Georgia has about 60,687 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walton County, Georgia?

The typical household in Walton County, Georgia earns about $46,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walton County, Georgia expensive?

In Walton County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $111,000, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Walton County, Georgia?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Walton County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walton County, Georgia?

About 9.7% of people in Walton County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walton County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Walton County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,101 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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20 census tracts
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6 ZIP codes
ZIP 30052ZIP 30655ZIP 30656ZIP 30025ZIP 30641ZIP 30018
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