Walnut Creek Population

2011–2026

585

2026 projection

4.7% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Walnut Creek. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026585+10.17%
2025584+30.26%
2023581-619.50%
2022642+508.45%
2021592+335.90%
2020559-11016.44%
2019669-202.90%
2018689+16130.49%
2017528+8519.19%
2016443-224.73%

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Walnut Creek Demographics

61.4median age

Median age

Female61.4 yrs
Male62 yrs

Adults

517
254 seniors · 49%263 other adults

Sex

Female 67.3% · 374Male 32.7% · 182

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 6 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Walnut Creek Income

$45,824median household income

Median household income

$45,824

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,170

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.8%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Walnut Creek Marital Status

57% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married57%68%52%
Never married16%23%13%
Divorced8%0%12%
Widowed15%0%23%
Separated3%9%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201