Walton, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Walton is a small community located in New York, within Delaware County. The total population is 2,423. It ranks as the 569th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walton is 55.1 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 13.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walton is $34,676. This is 60% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.3%. This is 116% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. 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 15.7%. This is 146% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $119,400. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Walton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.0% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%. Notably, 16.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Walton, New York 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 New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.