Walton County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Walton County, Georgia has a population of 103,313, the 26th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $84,945 and the median home value is $339,500. The poverty rate is 11.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Walton County Quick Facts
How Walton County 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 | 100,361 | 103,313 | +2.9% |
| Median household income | $82,381 | $84,945 | +3.1% |
| Median home value | $300,500 | $339,500 | +13.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Walton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 15,648 | $44,656 | 33.8% | $259,300 |
| Walnut Grove | 1,685 | $83,208 | 9.7% | $264,300 |
| 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 |
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Population Overview
Walton County is located in Georgia with a total population of 103,313. It is the 26th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Walton County is 40.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Walton County is $84,945. This is 10% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $339,500. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Walton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.7%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 87.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Walton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Walton County, Georgia?
Walton County has a population of 103,313, making it the 26th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Walton County?
The median household income in Walton County is $84,945 with a poverty rate of 11.9%.
How many cities are in Walton County, Georgia?
Walton County contains 5 Census-designated places.