Walton County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Walton County is located in Georgia with a total population of 100,361. It is the 26th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walton County is 39.7 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walton County is $82,381. This is 10% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $300,500. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.6%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.