Walnut Grove, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Walnut Grove, Georgia Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Walnut Grove, Georgia had a total population of 1,685, the 323rd largest city in Georgia, with a median household income of $83,208, which is 8% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Only 9.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.

Walnut Grove Quick Facts

Population 1,685

Median Household Income $83,208

Median Home Value $264,300

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment Rate 3.2%

Median Age 44.3 years

Homeownership Rate 89.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

High School Graduation Rate 87.1%

Diversity Index 48/100

Population 1,685 323rd of 669

Median Income $83,208 top 20%

Poverty Rate 9.7% 22% lower than national

Median Home Value $264,300 top 30%

How Walnut Grove Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,594	1,685	+5.7%
Median household income	$81,823	$83,208	+1.7%
Median home value	$225,800	$264,300	+17.1%

How Walnut Grove Compares

Median Household Income

Walnut Grove

$83,208

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Walnut Grove

$264,300

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.5%

$25K-$50K 11.5%

$50K-$100K 31.0%

$100K+ 41.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

4.9%

$15K-$20K

1.0%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

1.0%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

0.5%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

1.3%

$50K-$60K

4.4%

$60K-$75K

10.9%

$75K-$100K

15.7%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

22.9%

$200K+

2.3%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

64.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 89.1%

Renter 10.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,225/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.3%

18-34

25.5%

35-54

18.2%

55-74

32.2%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Walnut Grove Rankings in Georgia

#323 Population of 669

#122 Median Income of 611

#509 Education of 669

#164 Home Value of 607

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Other Cities in Walton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Monroe	15,648	$44,656	33.8%	$259,300
Good Hope	582	$95,563	5.3%	$352,000
Between	482	$113,438	13.5%	$403,800
Jersey	148	N/A	8.8%	$315,200

Cities Similar to Walnut Grove

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Berry College	1,647	N/A	N/A	77.5%	0.0%
Moody AFB	1,630	N/A	N/A	22.8%	44.9%
Mount Airy	1,622	$87,868	$227,500	12.8%	14.1%
Sparta	1,830	N/A	$56,400	6.6%	47.0%
Flemington	1,571	$78,088	$316,500	25.6%	21.4%

Population Overview

Walnut Grove is a small community located in Georgia, within Walton County. The total population is 1,685. It ranks as the 323rd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walnut Grove is 44.3 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walnut Grove is $83,208. This is 8% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $264,300. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walnut Grove is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.8% vs 4.5%).

Education

9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Walnut Grove, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Walnut Grove, Georgia?

Walnut Grove, Georgia has a population of 1,685 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Walnut Grove, GA?

The median household income in Walnut Grove is $83,208, which is 3% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Grove, GA?

The poverty rate in Walnut Grove is 9.7%. This means approximately 163 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Walnut Grove, Georgia?

Walnut Grove's population is 70.4% White, 2.7% Black, 7.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 6.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Walnut Grove, GA?

The median home value in Walnut Grove is $264,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

How educated is Walnut Grove, Georgia?

9.5% of adults (25+) in Walnut Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.