Walton County, Georgia Population 2022
Walton County, Georgia's estimated population is 98,766 with a growth rate of 1.43% 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 17.59% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 4,192 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 10,929 | 6,737 | 160.71% |
| 1840 | 10,209 | -720 | -6.59% |
| 1850 | 10,821 | 612 | 5.99% |
| 1860 | 11,074 | 253 | 2.34% |
| 1870 | 11,038 | -36 | -0.33% |
| 1880 | 15,622 | 4,584 | 41.53% |
| 1890 | 17,467 | 1,845 | 11.81% |
| 1900 | 20,942 | 3,475 | 19.89% |
| 1910 | 25,393 | 4,451 | 21.25% |
| 1920 | 24,216 | -1,177 | -4.64% |
| 1930 | 21,118 | -3,098 | -12.79% |
| 1940 | 20,777 | -341 | -1.61% |
| 1950 | 20,230 | -547 | -2.63% |
| 1960 | 20,481 | 251 | 1.24% |
| 1970 | 23,404 | 2,923 | 14.27% |
| 1980 | 31,211 | 7,807 | 33.36% |
| 1990 | 38,586 | 7,375 | 23.63% |
| 2010 | 83,992 | 45,406 | 117.67% |
| 2011 | 84,630 | 638 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 84,975 | 345 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 86,041 | 1,066 | 1.25% |
| 2014 | 87,526 | 1,485 | 1.73% |
| 2015 | 88,333 | 807 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 89,786 | 1,453 | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 91,296 | 1,510 | 1.68% |
| 2018 | 93,202 | 1,906 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 94,593 | 1,391 | 1.49% |
| 2020 | 95,984 | 1,391 | 1.47% |
| 2021 | 97,375 | 1,391 | 1.45% |
| 2022 | 98,766 | 1,391 | 1.43% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71,689 | 76.85% |
| Black or African American | 16,920 | 18.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 68 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 1,527 | 1.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 1,454 | 1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1,610 | 1.73% |
Walton County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 32,094 | 2.88 | 76.1 |
| Married | 18,053 | 3.35 | 87.9 |
| Male | 1,757 | 3.23 | 50 |
| Female | 4,491 | 3.6 | 51.1 |
| Non Family | 7,793 | 1.31 | 69.1 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,797 | 2.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,183 | 9.89% |
| High School Graduate | 21,851 | 34.95% |
| Some College | 13,815 | 22.10% |
| Associates Degree | 4,802 | 7.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,752 | 14.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,317 | 8.50% |
Walton County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 34 | 20 | 20 |
| Asian | 884 | 748 | 376 |
| White | 48,370 | 43,752 | 11,785 |
| 2+ Races | 681 | 633 | 121 |
| Other Race | 772 | 277 | 120 |
| Black | 10,220 | 7,841 | 1,432 |
| Hispanic | 2,210 | 1,534 | 227 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 |
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 58.82%.
$39,133
Average Earnings
$45,041
Average Male
$32,473
Average Female
Walton County, Georgia Language by Age
Walton County, Georgia Language
94.36% of Walton County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 5.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.20% of the population.
Walton County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16,688 | 4,922 | 29.49% |
| Multiple | 1,576 | 342 | 21.70% |
| Native | 68 | 14 | 20.59% |
| Asian | 1,527 | 233 | 15.26% |
| White | 68,008 | 5,274 | 7.75% |
| Other | 206 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 4,237 | 574 | 13.55% |
12.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.09%
Male Poverty Rate
14.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Walton County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walton County, Georgia is Black, with 29.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walton County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 13.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.57%.
Walton County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Walton County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,330 | 7.83% |
| Black | 630 | 5.24% |
| Asian | 32 | 3.06% |
| Other Race | 16 | 1.50% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 6.27% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 3.74% |
Walton County, Georgia Veterans by Education
5.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.75%
Born in Walton County, Georgia
94.77%
Native Born
5.23%
Foreign Born
2.06%
Non Citizen
3.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.77% of Walton County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 67.75% having been born in Georgia. 2.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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