Walnut, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Walnut, Kansas Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Walnut, Kansas had a total population of 237, the 399th largest city in Kansas, with a median household income of $37,500, which is 50% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 45.6%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 50% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (45.6%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 5.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x.

Walnut Quick Facts

Population 237

Median Household Income $37,500

Median Home Value $31,300

Poverty Rate 45.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 34.8 years

Homeownership Rate 88.1%

Affordability Ratio 0.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.4%

High School Graduation Rate 88.4%

Diversity Index 10/100

Population 237 399th of 721

Median Income $37,500 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 45.6% 266% higher than national

Median Home Value $31,300 bottom 10%

How Walnut 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	230	237	+3.0%
Median household income	$53,661	$37,500	-30.1%
Median home value	$25,800	$31,300	+21.3%

How Walnut Compares

Median Household Income

Walnut

$37,500

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Walnut

$31,300

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.9%

$25K-$50K 21.4%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 14.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.1%

$10K-$15K

8.3%

$15K-$20K

5.9%

$20K-$25K

9.5%

$25K-$30K

1.2%

$30K-$35K

10.7%

$35K-$40K

9.5%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

19.1%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

2.4%

$100K-$125K

7.1%

$125K-$150K

3.6%

$150K-$200K

1.2%

$200K+

2.4%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

76.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 88.1%

Renter 11.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

0.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $442/mo 14.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

37.5%

18-34

12.7%

35-54

28.7%

55-74

17.7%

75+

3.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Walnut Rankings in Kansas

#399 Population of 721

#595 Median Income of 629

#617 Education of 721

#587 Home Value of 605

Explore Kansas Rankings

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Other Cities in Crawford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pittsburg	20,637	$43,419	29.5%	$123,200
Frontenac	3,392	$58,733	8.7%	$165,600
Girard	2,777	$40,298	16.1%	$93,600
Arma	1,239	$50,795	12.4%	$85,400
Cherokee	699	$56,154	8.0%	$85,300
Franklin	650	$65,784	20.8%	$104,300
Mulberry	442	$52,902	29.4%	N/A
Chicopee	412	$100,673	0.0%	$216,700
McCune	308	$47,500	25.3%	$40,700
Arcadia	248	N/A	27.0%	$32,500

Cities Similar to Walnut

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Munjor	247	N/A	$121,500	0.0%	0.0%
Arcadia	248	N/A	$32,500	9.8%	27.0%
Tipton	241	$39,713	$106,300	22.4%	4.6%
Iuka	231	$39,375	$95,000	41.6%	0.0%
Greeley	243	$33,056	$90,400	20.2%	23.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 237, Walnut's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Walnut is a small community located in Kansas, within Crawford County. The total population is 237. It ranks as the 399th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walnut is 34.8 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 37.5% of the population under 18, Walnut has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walnut is $37,500. This is 50% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 45.6%. This is 304% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $31,300. Housing costs are 86% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x, Walnut is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Walnut has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents.

Education

5.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Walnut, Kansas 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 Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. 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, Kansas?

Walnut, Kansas has a population of 237 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Walnut, KS?

The median household income in Walnut is $37,500, which is 54% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut, KS?

The poverty rate in Walnut is 45.6%. This means approximately 108 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Walnut, Kansas?

Walnut's population is 94.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Walnut, KS?

The median home value in Walnut is $31,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 0.8x.

How educated is Walnut, Kansas?

5.4% of adults (25+) in Walnut hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.