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.

Walden, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,845

Median Agei

43.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.8%1,565

Two or More

5.5%102

Black

5.1%94

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%62

Asian

1.1%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%55

High School Diploma

12.9%168

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%60

Some College (1+ yr)

6.8%89

Associate's Degree

3.9%51

Bachelor's Degree

38.5%502

Master's Degree

15%195

Professional Degree

6.7%87

Doctorate

4.8%62

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

64.9%

Graduate+

26.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$679,900

Median Renti

$1,537

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.8%588

Renter-Occupied

18.2%131

Total Units

776

Homeownership

81.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

3.2%19

$100K–$150K

1.9%11

$150K–$200K

0.7%4

$200K–$300K

4.4%26

$300K–$500K

20.6%121

$500K–$1M

48.1%283

$1M+

21.1%124

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%9

2010–2019

6.2%48

2000–2009

8.4%65

1990–1999

19.7%153

1980–1989

18.3%142

1970–1979

14.2%110

1960–1969

5.4%42

1950–1959

2.6%20

1940–1949

8.2%64

1939 or earlier

15.9%123

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.9%409

Electricity

40.5%291

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%17

Wood

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$124,493

Mean Household Incomei

$196,194

Per Capita Incomei

$76,361

Poverty Ratei

3.1%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

908

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.3%2

$10K–$15K

0.6%4

$15K–$20K

0.4%3

$20K–$25K

3.1%22

$30K–$35K

0.4%3

$35K–$40K

1.4%10

$40K–$45K

2.5%18

$45K–$50K

2.4%17

$50K–$60K

5.7%41

$60K–$75K

9.5%68

$75K–$100K

13.1%94

$100K–$125K

11.8%85

$125K–$150K

9.2%66

$150K–$200K

11.5%83

$200K+

28.2%203

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

834.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Mexico

India

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

858

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

871

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

88(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.8%Insured

10.2%Uninsured