Walnut Springs, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Walnut Springs, Texas had a total population of 787, the 1113th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $31,667, which is 60% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.9%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 60% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 5.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.

Walnut Springs Quick Facts

Population 78790% MOE ±203

Median Household Income $31,66790% MOE ±$15,779

Median Home Value $81,70090% MOE ±$28,094

Poverty Rate 18.9%90% MOE ±10.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.9%90% MOE ±5.5 pts

Median Age 34.3 years90% MOE ±6.5 years

Homeownership Rate 67.5%90% MOE ±14.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.1%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 66.4%

Diversity Index 53/100

Population 787 1113th of 1,795

Median Income $31,667 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 18.9% 52% higher than national

Median Home Value $81,700 bottom 20%

How Walnut Springs Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	828	787	No clear change (-5.0%)
Median household income	$40,804	$31,667	No clear change (-22.4%)
Median home value¹	$85,288	$81,700	No clear change (-4.2%)
Median gross rent	$1,001	$1,038	No clear change (+3.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Walnut Springs Compares

Median Household Income

Walnut Springs

$31,667

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Walnut Springs

$81,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 36.9%

$25K-$50K 32.2%

$50K-$100K 21.6%

$100K+ 9.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

15.0%

$20K-$25K

11.9%

$25K-$30K

12.5%

$30K-$35K

1.6%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

11.3%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

3.8%

$60K-$75K

8.1%

$75K-$100K

9.7%

$100K-$125K

0.0%

$125K-$150K

0.6%

$150K-$200K

4.4%

$200K+

4.4%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.5%

Renter 32.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,038/mo 39.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.1%

18-34

27.8%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

20.8%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Walnut Springs Rankings in Texas

#1113 Population of 1,795

#1490 Median Income of 1,546

#1549 Education of 1,795

#1343 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Bosque County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Clifton	3,503	$64,653	9.5%	$160,000
Meridian	1,638	$65,625	7.7%	$116,700
Laguna Park	1,596	$60,833	13.9%	$206,300
Morgan	525	$52,500	29.1%	$81,800
Cranfills Gap	305	$60,833	15.3%	$102,100
Iredell	294	$54,250	9.2%	$68,600
Kopperl	123	$105,000	4.1%	$97,100
Mosheim	85	$49,659	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Walnut Springs

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Hilltop Lakes	797	N/A	$233,300	54.3%	27.4%
St. Paul (San Patricio County)	769	N/A	N/A	6.8%	21.2%
Alice Acres	819	N/A	N/A	11.6%	56.8%
Pineland	817	$31,858	$80,700	13.9%	40.9%
Sabinal	799	$33,542	$80,100	17.0%	36.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 787, Walnut Springs'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 Springs is a small community located in Texas, within Bosque County. The total population is 787. It ranks as the 1113th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walnut Springs is 34.3 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walnut Springs is $31,667. This is 60% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $81,700. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Walnut Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walnut Springs is Hispanic or Latino, making up 53.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.1%.

Education

5.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 66.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Walnut Springs, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. 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 Springs, Texas?

Walnut Springs, Texas has a population of 787 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Walnut Springs, TX?

The median household income in Walnut Springs is $31,667, which is 61% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Springs, TX?

The poverty rate in Walnut Springs is 18.9%. This means approximately 148 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Walnut Springs, Texas?

Walnut Springs's population is 43.1% White, 0.0% Black, 53.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Walnut Springs, TX?

The median home value in Walnut Springs is $81,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.

How educated is Walnut Springs, Texas?

5.1% of adults (25+) in Walnut Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.