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Walnut Heights

Ohio · Columbus · 12,527 residents · 2.07 sq mi
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The short version

Walnut Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,849. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $181,876. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Walnut Heights; 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 29.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,527
Population density
6,052 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,849
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,771
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,876
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,545
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.0%
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(3,399)
Black53.7%(6,732)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(1,264)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other8.7%(1,093)
Diversity Score77.5%(9,705)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(3,399)
Black53.7%(6,732)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(1,264)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other8.7%(1,093)
Diversity Score77.5%(9,705)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
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
3.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Foreign born
9.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Walnut Heights, Columbus, Ohio has about 12,527 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Heights, Columbus, Ohio earns about $71,849 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Heights, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Walnut Heights, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $181,876, and the typical rent is about $1,545 a month.

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

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Heights, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.3% of people in Walnut Heights, 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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