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, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,423

Median Agei

55.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92%2,230

Two or More

5.8%141

Asian

1.1%26

Black

1%24

Hispanic/Latino

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%112

High School Diploma

34.2%665

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%92

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%205

Associate's Degree

4.8%94

Bachelor's Degree

9.2%179

Master's Degree

11.8%229

Professional Degree

1.8%35

Doctorate

2.5%49

HS or Higher

85.3%

BA or Higher

25.3%

Graduate+

16.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$119,400

Median Renti

$771

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.2%734

Renter-Occupied

37.8%447

Total Units

1,365

Homeownership

62.2%

Vacancy Rate

13.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6%44

$50K–$100K

31.6%232

$100K–$150K

27.4%201

$150K–$200K

25.1%184

$200K–$300K

8.4%62

$300K–$500K

1.5%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

118

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%6

2000–2009

2.3%32

1990–1999

7.6%104

1980–1989

4.5%62

1970–1979

3.7%50

1960–1969

5.1%69

1950–1959

9.3%127

1940–1949

4.7%64

1939 or earlier

62.3%851

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.3%901

Electricity

13.5%159

Fuel Oil

6.2%73

Other

2.1%25

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$34,676

Mean Household Incomei

$67,801

Per Capita Incomei

$32,765

Poverty Ratei

30.3%

Unemploymenti

15.7%

Labor Forcei

1,064

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.2%144

$10K–$15K

1.9%22

$15K–$20K

8.7%103

$20K–$25K

13.5%160

$25K–$30K

2.4%28

$30K–$35K

11.6%137

$35K–$40K

8.1%96

$45K–$50K

4.7%55

$50K–$60K

3.9%46

$60K–$75K

0.9%11

$75K–$100K

9.7%114

$100K–$125K

3.1%37

$125K–$150K

3%35

$150K–$200K

9.8%116

$200K+

6.5%77

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

219

Residentsi

297

Avg. Tenant Renti

$371/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers184 homes75% occupied$361/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 835 homes95% occupied$421/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $34,676/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

81.4%

Very low income$10K–$17K/yr

15.2%

Low income$17K–$28K/yr

3.4%

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.3% of subsidized households are minority

30.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33.7% 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

562.3%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

883

Avg. Commutei

17.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

897

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

100(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured