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World Population Review
Walton County, Georgia Population 2021
Walton County, Georgia's estimated population is 97,375 with a growth rate of 1.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Walton County, Georgia is the 28th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 83,992 and has seen a growth of 15.93% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97,375 | 1,391 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 95,984 | 1,391 | 1.47% |
| 2019 | 94,593 | 1,391 | 1.49% |
| 2018 | 93,202 | 1,906 | 2.09% |
| 2017 | 91,296 | 1,510 | 1.68% |
| 2016 | 89,786 | 1,453 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 88,333 | 807 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 87,526 | 1,485 | 1.73% |
| 2013 | 86,041 | 1,066 | 1.25% |
| 2012 | 84,975 | 345 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 84,630 | 638 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 83,992 | 45,406 | 117.67% |
| 1990 | 38,586 | 7,375 | 23.63% |
| 1980 | 31,211 | 7,807 | 33.36% |
| 1970 | 23,404 | 2,923 | 14.27% |
| 1960 | 20,481 | 251 | 1.24% |
| 1950 | 20,230 | -547 | -2.63% |
| 1940 | 20,777 | -341 | -1.61% |
| 1930 | 21,118 | -3,098 | -12.79% |
| 1920 | 24,216 | -1,177 | -4.64% |
| 1910 | 25,393 | 4,451 | 21.25% |
| 1900 | 20,942 | 3,475 | 19.89% |
| 1890 | 17,467 | 1,845 | 11.81% |
| 1880 | 15,622 | 4,584 | 41.53% |
| 1870 | 11,038 | -36 | -0.33% |
| 1860 | 11,074 | 253 | 2.34% |
| 1850 | 10,821 | 612 | 5.99% |
| 1840 | 10,209 | -720 | -6.59% |
| 1830 | 10,929 | 6,737 | 160.71% |
| 1820 | 4,192 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.45%
County Website
State
Founded
December 22, 1818
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
83,992
Growth Since 2010
15.93%
Walton County, Georgia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,869 | 77.50% |
| Black or African American | 16,177 | 17.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1,502 | 1.64% |
| Some Other Race | 1,493 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 1,255 | 1.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 121 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.03% |
Walton County, Georgia Population by Race
Walton County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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Walton County, Georgia Population by Age
Walton County, Georgia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,670 | 2.86 | 74.3 |
| Married | 18,034 | 3.26 | 86.4 |
| Non Family | 7,243 | 1.22 | 66.3 |
| Female | 4,529 | 3.65 | 47.1 |
| Male | 1,864 | 3.47 | 53.4 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
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Walton County, Georgia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,835 | 3.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,147 | 10.09% |
| High School Graduate | 21,932 | 36.02% |
| Some College | 12,877 | 21.15% |
| Associates Degree | 4,868 | 7.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,632 | 14.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,602 | 7.56% |
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Walton County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Walton County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47,675 | 43,131 | 11,082 |
| Black | 9,693 | 7,299 | 1,366 |
| Hispanic | 2,012 | 1,248 | 277 |
| Asian | 811 | 647 | 295 |
| Other Race | 771 | 221 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 443 | 437 | 101 |
| Native American | 63 | 49 | 49 |
| Islander | 25 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 77.78%.
Walton County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,132
Average Earnings
$43,983
Average Male
$31,967
Average Female
Walton County, Georgia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Walton County, Georgia Language by Age
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Walton County, Georgia Language
94.66% of Walton County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 5.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.09% of the population.
Walton County, Georgia Language
Walton County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67,317 | 5,383 | 8.00% |
| Black | 15,988 | 4,460 | 27.90% |
| Hispanic | 3,912 | 418 | 10.69% |
| Multiple | 1,485 | 290 | 19.53% |
| Other | 1,484 | 260 | 17.52% |
| Asian | 1,255 | 222 | 17.69% |
| Native | 121 | 14 | 11.57% |
12.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.44%
Male Poverty Rate
14.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Walton County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walton County, Georgia is Black, with 27.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walton County, Georgia is White, with 8.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.18%.
Walton County, Georgia Poverty
Walton County, Georgia Poverty Rate by Education
Walton County, Georgia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Walton County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Walton County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Walton County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
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Walton County, Georgia Marital Status
Walton County, Georgia Veterans by War
Walton County, Georgia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,161 | 7.65% |
| Black | 521 | 4.54% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 3.08% |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 12.79% |
| Asian | 30 | 3.18% |
Walton County, Georgia Veterans by Race
Walton County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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6.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
Walton County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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62%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Walton County, Georgia Employment by Age
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Walton County, Georgia Employment by Race
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Walton County, Georgia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.22%
Native Born
4.78%
Foreign Born
1.83%
Non Citizen
2.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.22% of Walton County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 67.74% having been born in Georgia. 1.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Walton County, Georgia Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990