Walton Population

1870–2026

2,806

2026 projection

2.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Walton. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,806-180.64%
20252,824-200.70%
20242,844-240.84%
20232,868-391.34%
20222,907-210.72%
20212,928+431.49%
20202,885-521.77%
20192,937-120.41%
20182,949-160.54%
20172,965-120.40%

Showing 10 of 31 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Walton has a population change lower than Delaware County, New York, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Delaware County+0.2%
  • New York−0.6%
  • Walton−3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Walton Demographics

55.1median age

Median age

Female55.8 yrs
Male50.9 yrs

Adults

2,102
728 seniors (65+) · 35% of adults1,374 other adults

Sex

Female 51.5% · 1,248Male 48.5% · 1,175

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 24 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Walton Income

$34,676median household income

Median household income

$34,676

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,413

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

30.3%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Walton Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%53%40%
Never married28%34%23%
Divorced11%7%14%
Widowed9%1%16%
Separated6%5%7%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201