Walnut Cove town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Walnut Cove town, North Carolina Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

As of 2026, Walnut Cove town, North Carolina has a total population of 2,046, the 336th largest city in North Carolina, with a median household income of $44,700, which is 36% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 36% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Walnut Cove town Quick Facts

Population 2,046

Median Household Income $44,700

Median Home Value $184,100

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 40.2 years

Homeownership Rate 52.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

High School Graduation Rate 93.3%

Diversity Index 55/100

Population 2,046 336th of 774

Median Income $44,700 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 13.8% 11% higher national

Median Home Value $184,100 average

How Walnut Cove town Compares

Median Household Income

Walnut Cove town

$44,700

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Walnut Cove town

$184,100

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 33.1%

$25K-$50K 17.9%

$50K-$100K 37.3%

$100K+ 11.8%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

56.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 52.2%

Renter 47.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

21.8%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

21.3%

75+

9.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 57 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Walnut Cove town Rankings in North Carolina

#336 Population of 774

#530 Median Income of 774

#485 Education of 774

#387 Home Value of 774

Explore North Carolina Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Cities Similar to Walnut Cove town

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Snow Hill town	2,102	$41,125	$121,300	15.6%	35.2%
Badin town	2,163	$43,068	$130,500	9.0%	23.3%
Burnsville town	2,143	$47,576	$223,800	24.5%	25.5%
Coats town	2,029	$38,098	$116,800	17.8%	24.1%
Biscoe town	2,259	$43,773	$112,800	11.6%	37.4%

Population Overview

Walnut Cove town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 2,046. It ranks as the 336th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walnut Cove town is 40.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walnut Cove town is $44,700. This is 36% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $184,100. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walnut Cove town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Walnut Cove town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

Free data download: Get all North Carolina city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Walnut Cove town, North Carolina?

Walnut Cove town, North Carolina has a population of 2,046 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Walnut Cove town, NC?

The median household income in Walnut Cove town is $44,700, which is 43% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Cove town, NC?

The poverty rate in Walnut Cove town is 13.8%. This means approximately 268 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Walnut Cove town, North Carolina?

Walnut Cove town's population is 60.1% White, 27.7% Black, 5.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Walnut Cove town, NC?

The median home value in Walnut Cove town is $184,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

How educated is Walnut Cove town, North Carolina?

17.3% of adults (25+) in Walnut Cove town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.