Walnut, CA

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2022 Population

28,212

1.5% 1-year decline

2022 Median Age

46.5

1.53% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

7.81%

3.03% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$130,444

7.02% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$942,100

13.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

13,412

1.54% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Walnut, CA had a population of 28.2k people with a median age of 46.5 and a median household income of $130,444. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Walnut, CA declined from 28,641 to 28,212, a −1.5% decrease and its median household income grew from $121,882 to $130,444, a 7.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walnut, CA are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (65.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.57%), Other (Hispanic) (7.39%), White (Hispanic) (5.27%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.16%).

None of the households in Walnut, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.1% of the residents in Walnut, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Walnut, CA are Mt San Antonio College (5,457 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Walnut, CA was $942,100, and the homeownership rate was 82.5%.

Most people in Walnut, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Walnut, CA was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Walnut, CA is home to a population of 28.2k people, from which 87.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 49.3% of Walnut, CA residents were born outside of the country (13.9k people).

In 2022, there were 6.84 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.5k people) in Walnut, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.09k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.1%

2022 Citizenship

88.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 87.1% of Walnut, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Walnut, CA was 88.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Walnut, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walnut, CA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
18.5k ± 938
White (Non-Hispanic)
2.7k ± 344
Other (Hispanic)
2.09k ± 580

18.5%

Hispanic Population

5.23k people

18.5% of the people in Walnut, CA are hispanic (5.23k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Walnut, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

49.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

13.9k people

48.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14k people

As of 2022, 49.3% of Walnut, CA residents (13.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Walnut, CA was 48.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Walnut, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
386 ± 122
Gulf War (2001-)
63 ± 46
Gulf War (1990s)
38 ± 31

Walnut, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 6.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Walnut, CA employs 13.4k people. The largest industries in Walnut, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,976 people), Retail Trade (1,473 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,220 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($131,000), Finance & Insurance ($88,676), and Information ($86,646).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.4k

2022 Value

± 740

−1.54%

1 Year decline

± 7.88%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Walnut, CA declined at a rate of −1.54%, from 13.6k employees to 13.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walnut, CA, are Management Occupations (1,934 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,792 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,412 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walnut, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in the United States (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.4k

2022 Value

± 740

−1.54%

1 Year decline

± 7.88%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Walnut, CA declined at a rate of −1.54%, from 13.6k employees to 13.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walnut, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,976 people), Retail Trade (1,473 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,220 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walnut, CA, though some of these residents may live in Walnut, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,568

Median earning men ± $5,605

$51,646

Median earning women ± $4,817

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($107,037), Information ($86,540), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($87,813), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,545), and Public Administration ($69,688).

Civics

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Senator Elections

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US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Walnut, CA awarded 5,457 degrees. The student population of Walnut, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 12,327 male students and 13,929 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Walnut, CA are Hispanic or Latino (3,432 and 63.6%), followed by Asian (1,045 and 19.4%), White (552 and 10.2%), and Black or African American (177 and 3.28%).

The largest universities in Walnut, CA by number of degrees awarded are Mt San Antonio College (5,457 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Walnut, CA are General Business Administration & Management (467 and 8.56%), General Social Sciences (413 and 7.57%), and General Health & Physical Education (397 and 7.28%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 26,256 students enrolled in Walnut, CA, 46.9% men and 53.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 17,053 records, of which 55.5% were women and 44.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
413 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
382 degrees awarded
General Psychology
338 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Walnut, CA was General Social Sciences with 413 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Walnut, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mt San Antonio College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

5,457 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mt San Antonio College with 5,457 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 2,428 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Walnut, CA, which is 0.802 times less than the 3,029 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 3,432 degrees mean that there were 3.28 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1,045 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,288) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($64) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,125) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Walnut, CA was $942,100 in 2022, which is 3.34 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $827,700 to $942,100, a 13.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Walnut, CA is 82.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Walnut, CA have an average commute time of 35.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Walnut, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Walnut, CA is $130,444. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Walnut, CA was Census Tract 4034.07 with a value of $156,438, followed by Census Tract 4034.03 and Census Tract 4034.08, with respective values of $151,818 and $134,292.

Housing

Property

$942,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$18,187

$7,111

Median Property Taxes

±$480

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Walnut, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Walnut, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.5%

Homeownership

2022

70.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 82.5% of the housing units in Walnut, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Walnut, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4034.07
Census Tract 4034.03
Census Tract 4034.08

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Walnut, CA was Census Tract 4034.07 with a value of $156,438, followed by Census Tract 4034.03 and Census Tract 4034.08, with respective values of $151,818 and $134,292.

The following map shows all of the places in Walnut, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$130,444

Median Household Income

± $11,035

8.62k

Number of Households

± 587

In 2022, the median household income of the 8.62k households in Walnut, CA grew to $130,444 from the previous year's value of $121,882.

The following chart displays the households in Walnut, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Walnut, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Worked At Home (15.5%)
Carpooled (8.59%)

In 2022, 71.5% of workers in Walnut, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.59%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

35.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walnut, CA have a longer commute time (35.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 4.54% of the workforce in Walnut, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Walnut, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Walnut, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Walnut, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.81% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walnut, CA (2.2k out of 28.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Walnut, CA is Asian, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.2% of the population of Walnut, CA has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 0.543% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see 1343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.812% decrease from the previous year (1354 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1062 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 239 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,343 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Los Angeles County, CA

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see an average of 1,343 patients per year. This represents a 0.812% decrease from the previous year (1,354 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Los Angeles County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.78%

Uninsured

48.4%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

17.9%

Non-Group

0.543%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walnut, CA declined by 6.56% from 5.11% to 4.78%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Walnut, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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