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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 2026 population of 531. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Walden is currently declining at a rate of -2.39% annually and its population has decreased by -12.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 608 in 2020.

The median household income in Walden is $40,972 with a poverty rate of 12.17%. The median age in Walden is 50.8 years: 51.9 years for males, and 46.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.9 males.

531
Total Population
1,584
Density (mi²)
-13 -2.39%
Growth

Walden Population

Walden Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026531-13-2.39%
2025544-13-2.33%
2024557-19-3.3%
202357600%
2022576-20-3.36%
2021596-12-1.97%
202060800%
2019613-1-0.16%
201861491.49%
2017605111.85%
201659430.51%
2015591-14-2.31%
2014605213.6%
201358440.69%
2012580-14-2.36%
2011594-14-2.3%
2010606-2-0.33%

Median Age

Overall: 50.8 years
Female: 46.2 years
Male: 51.9 years

Walden Adults

There are 478 adults, (173 of whom are seniors) in Walden.

Sex Ratio

Female: 294 (51.3%)
Male: 279 (48.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Walden includes 71.9% White, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White41271.9%
Two or more races15627.23%
Native American50.87%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races14024.43%
White20.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White41071.55%
Two or more races162.79%
Native American50.87%

Walden Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Walden 's average per capita income is $53,417. Household income levels show a median of $40,972. The poverty rate stands at 12.17%.

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$48,750$67,242
Households$40,972$68,395
Families$40,417$62,245
Married Families$39,830-

$53,417

Average Income

$40,972

Median Household Income

12.17%

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)