Walnut Creek Population

2010–2026

1,126

2026 projection

3.9% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K1.2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal 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.
20261,126+70.63%
20251,119+90.81%
20241,110+151.37%
20231,095+111.01%
20221,084+80.74%
20211,076-80.74%
20201,084+181.69%
20191,066+232.21%
20181,043+232.25%
20171,020+202.00%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Walnut Creek is growing faster than Greene County and the U.S., and slower than North Carolina.

  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • Walnut Creek+3.7%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Greene County+1.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Walnut Creek Demographics

42.3median age

Median age

Female51 yrs
Male39.8 yrs

Adults

1,046
266 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults780 other adults

Sex

Female 44.6% · 634Male 55.4% · 788

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 14 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

$166,250median household income

Median household income

$166,250

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$85,926

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.6%

About 1 in 15 residents

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

Walnut Creek Marital Status

72% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married72%67%77%
Never married19%28%7%
Divorced4%3%6%
Widowed4%<1%9%
Separated2%2%2%

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