Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Walton, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,730

Median Agei

29.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.2%4,997

Two or More

6.5%371

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

4.1%234

Hispanic/Latino

2%116

Other

0.1%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%90

High School Diploma

35.1%1,099

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%320

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%308

Associate's Degree

3.8%119

Bachelor's Degree

18.4%575

Master's Degree

12.7%397

Professional Degree

1.5%48

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

32.6%

Graduate+

14.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$262,200

Median Renti

$1,306

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.2%1,243

Renter-Occupied

26.8%454

Total Units

1,766

Homeownership

73.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.4%104

$50K–$100K

2.8%35

$100K–$150K

3.5%43

$150K–$200K

12.6%157

$200K–$300K

37.6%467

$300K–$500K

32.2%400

$500K–$1M

2.2%27

$1M+

0.8%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

169

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.8%84

2010–2019

25.1%444

2000–2009

25.4%449

1990–1999

13.8%243

1980–1989

3.4%60

1970–1979

5.1%90

1960–1969

2.4%42

1950–1959

9.1%161

1940–1949

1.9%34

1939 or earlier

9%159

Heating Fuel

Electricity

59.3%1,006

Utility Gas

36.8%625

Fuel Oil

3.7%62

No Fuel

0.2%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,917

Mean Household Incomei

$92,027

Per Capita Incomei

$28,294

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

2,376

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%94

$10K–$15K

2.6%44

$20K–$25K

2.4%40

$25K–$30K

3.8%64

$30K–$35K

9.6%163

$35K–$40K

2.1%35

$40K–$45K

2.1%36

$45K–$50K

3.9%66

$50K–$60K

5.8%99

$60K–$75K

8.5%145

$75K–$100K

16.4%279

$100K–$125K

11%187

$125K–$150K

6.2%105

$150K–$200K

14.6%248

$200K+

5.4%92

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

196

Residentsi

252

Avg. Tenant Renti

$485/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers146 homes83% occupied$525/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 847 homes92% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,917/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

78.6%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

19.9%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

71.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.1% of subsidized households are minority

38.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2754.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,243

Avg. Commutei

29.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,301

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

169(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured

Walton, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026