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Walnut Creek

Ohio · Columbus · 5,064 residents · 1.142 sq mi
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Walnut Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $170,934. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Columbus median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Walnut Creek; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,064
Population density
4,434 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,304
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,505
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,934
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,124
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.9%
70.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(589)
Black72.5%(3,671)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(544)
Asian1.5%(74)
Other3.7%(186)
Diversity Score56%(2,835)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(589)
Black72.5%(3,671)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(544)
Asian1.5%(74)
Other3.7%(186)
Diversity Score56%(2,835)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
35.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Ohio?

Walnut Creek, Columbus, Ohio has about 5,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Ohio?

The typical household in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Ohio earns about $46,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Creek, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Walnut Creek, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $170,934, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Ohio?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Ohio?

About 25.2% of people in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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