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Walden

County:
Jackson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.335
State:
Colorado

Walden is a town located in Jackson County, Colorado. Walden has a 2025 population of 544 . It is also the county seat of Jackson County . Walden is currently declining at a rate of -2.33% annually and its population has decreased by -10.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 608 in 2020.

The average household income in Walden is $86,314 with a poverty rate of 18.71%. The median age in Walden is 51.1 years: 52 years for males, and 35.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 115.7 males.

544
Total Population
1,623
Density (mi²)
-13 -2.33%
Growth

Walden Population

Walden Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Walden includes 80.09% White, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (80.09%)

Two or more races (19.45%)

Native American (0.46%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White52780.09%
Two or more races12819.45%
Native American30.46%

Walden Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Walden's average per capita income is $38,333. Household income levels show a median of $42,344. The poverty rate stands at 18.71%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Non Families$49,917$65,343
Households$42,344$86,314
Families$40,078$98,659
Married Families$38,068-

$38,333

Average Income

$42,344

Median Household Income

18.71%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)