Walnut Ridge, AR Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Walnut Ridge?
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There are 5,411 residents in Walnut Ridge, with a median age of 38.9. Of this, 50.62% are males and 49.38% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.63% of the resident pool in Walnut Ridge, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.5%. Additionally, 1.87% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,627 people in Walnut Ridge currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 4,627 people in Walnut Ridge currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 5,411 | 0.3% |
| Male Population | 2,739 | 1.8% |
| Female Population | 2,672 | -1.0% |
Male population 50.62%
Female population 49.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.9 | 4.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 5,283 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not US Born | 27 | N/A |
| Not Citizen | 101 | 53.0% |
Citizen US Born 97.63%
Citizen not US Born 0.5%
Not Citizen 1.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 517 | -1.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 105 | -47.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 80 | -46.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,627 | 4.0% |
Moved from Same County 9.7%
Moved from Same State 1.97%
Moved from Different State 1.5%
Same House as Last Year 86.83%
What are the employment statistics in Walnut Ridge?
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White-collar workers make up 67.29% of the working population in Walnut Ridge, while blue-collar employees account for 32.71%. There are also 234 entrepreneurs in Walnut Ridge (10.1% of the workforce); 1,318 workers employed in private companies (56.88%); and 506 people working in governmental institutions (21.84%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,559 | -7.2% |
| Blue Collar | 758 | 6.6% |
White Collar 67.29%
Blue Collar 32.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 234 | 17.0% |
| Private Companies | 1,318 | -6.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 506 | -0.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 259 | -6.2% |
Self Employees 10.1%
Private Companies 56.88%
Governmental Workers 21.84%
Not for Profit Companies 11.18%
How many households are there in Walnut Ridge?
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There are a total of 2,093 households in Walnut Ridge, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.49% of these Walnut Ridge households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.51%. Additionally, 29.38% of households have children and 70.62% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,093 | 1.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.1% |
| Family Households | 1,266 | -1.3% |
| Non-family Households | 827 | 4.8% |
Family Households 60.49%
Non-family Households 39.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 615 | -12.6% |
| Households without Children | 1,478 | 8.0% |
Households with Children 29.38%
Households without Children 70.62%
What are the median and average incomes in Walnut Ridge?
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The average annual household income in Walnut Ridge is $62,455, while the median household income sits at $45,950 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $60,392, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $54,052. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,000 and $33,750, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $62,455 | 8.0% |
| Median Household Income | $45,950 | 15.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,003 | -3.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,782 | -0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Walnut Ridge?
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There are 2,396 housing units in Walnut Ridge, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1976. Of the 2,093 occupied housing units in Walnut Ridge, 57.67% are owner-occupied, while 42.33% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.08% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $93,200. In general, housing costs reach $697 per month in Walnut Ridge.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.08% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $93,200. In general, housing costs reach $697 per month in Walnut Ridge.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,396 | -2.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1976 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 121 | -32.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 102 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 227 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 352 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 650 | -10.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 393 | 22.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 281 | -18.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 162 | 62.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 101 | -9.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 7 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,093 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,207 | 1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 886 | 0.5% |
Owner Occupied 57.67%
Renter Occupied 42.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 689 | 7.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 518 | -5.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $93,200 | 2.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $77,700 | 10.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $697 | 14.6% |
With Mortgage 57.08%
Without Mortgage 42.92%
What is the level of education in Walnut Ridge?
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Approximately 37.87% of the population in Walnut Ridge holds a high school degree (that's 1,620 residents), while 33.61% have attained a college certificate (1,295 locals) and 10.43% have a bachelor's degree (446 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 192 | -9.0% |
| Some High School | 1,620 | -0.7% |
| Some College | 1,295 | 3.4% |
| Associate Degree | 249 | 50.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 446 | 2.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 333 | 8.1% |
No High School 4.49%
Some High School 37.87%
Some College 33.61%
Associate Degree 5.82%
Bachelor's Degree 10.43%
Graduate Degree 7.78%
What is the marital status of Walnut Ridge residents?
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A total of 1,384 people in Walnut Ridge have never been married (which represents 30.99% of the total population), while 2,014 of them are wedded (45.1%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 104 (2.33%) and 725 (16.23%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,384 | -4.6% |
| Married | 2,014 | -2.0% |
| Separated | 104 | 13.0% |
| Widowed | 343 | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 725 | 17.7% |
Never Married 30.99%
Married 45.1%
Separated 2.33%
Widowed 7.68%
Divorced 16.23%
What are the most common means of transportation in Walnut Ridge?
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The top three means of transportation people in Walnut Ridge use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 2,204 residents commute by car, 30 prefer going to work by walking and 13 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,204 | -1.8% |
| Bicycle | 13 | 18.2% |
| Walk | 30 | 15.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Walnut Ridge by zipcode?
topMethodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.