Walton is a city located in Boone County Kentucky. Walton has a 2024 population of 5,679. Walton is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has increased by 3.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,479 in 2020.
The average household income in Walton is $89,226 with a poverty rate of 6.79%. The median age in Walton is 31.5 years: 32.7 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,872 | 88.71% |
| Two or more races | 393 | 7.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 203 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,800 | 3.04 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Married | 1,101 | 3.68 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 444 | 1.16 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Female | 202 | 3.39 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Male | 53 | 4.3 | 83 | 17 |
3.58
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
72.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 3.4% |
| Associates Degree | 291 | 8.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 544 | 16.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 376 | 11.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,220 | 36.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 1.14% |
| Some College | 741 | 22.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,949 | 2,798 | 705 |
| 2+ Races | 271 | 271 | 186 |
| Islander | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 46 | 28 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,313 | $151,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,643 | $71,375 | $53,006 |
| High School Graduate | $46,377 | $47,692 | $43,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $16,190 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,841 | $57,042 | $36,189 |
| Some College | $40,125 | $59,138 | $35,656 |
$44,841
Average Earnings
$57,042
Average Male
$36,189
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.98% of Walton residents speak only English, while 5.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,843 | 359 | 7.41% |
| Other | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 3 | 4.92% |
6.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.14%
Male Poverty Rate
8.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walton is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walton is Hispanic, with 4.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.76% |
| High School | 8.11% |
| Some College | 6.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.59% |
| Male Employed | 2.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,370 | $97,651 |
| Households | $79,811 | $89,226 |
| Married Families | $103,555 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,462 | $57,075 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
60.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
273
Number of Veterans
273
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 178 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 172 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 5.73% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 30.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.7%
Labor Force Participation
72.6%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.66%
Born in Walton
95.65%
Native Born
4.35%
Foreign Born
3.75%
Non Citizen
0.6%
Naturalized
95.65% of Walton residents were born in the United States, with 54.66% having been born in Kentucky. 3.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,929 | 50 | 0.85% |
| 2028 | 5,879 | 50 | 0.86% |
| 2027 | 5,829 | 50 | 0.87% |
| 2026 | 5,779 | 50 | 0.87% |
| 2025 | 5,729 | 50 | 0.88% |
| 2024 | 5,679 | 50 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 5,629 | 55 | 0.99% |
| 2022 | 5,574 | 47 | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 5,527 | 48 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 5,479 | 1,416 | 34.85% |
| 2019 | 4,063 | 50 | 1.25% |
| 2018 | 4,013 | 21 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 3,992 | 42 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 3,950 | 40 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 3,910 | 42 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 3,868 | 51 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 3,817 | 47 | 1.25% |
| 2012 | 3,770 | 49 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 3,721 | 69 | 1.89% |
| 2010 | 3,652 | 0 | 0% |