Walnut Creek 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 Creek?
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There are 69,876 residents in Walnut Creek, with a median age of 47.8. Of this, 47.58% are males and 52.42% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.81% of the resident pool in Walnut Creek, while non-US-born citizens account for 16.98%. Additionally, 8.21% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 58,287 people in Walnut Creek currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 58,287 people in Walnut Creek currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 69,876 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 33,250 | 0.8% |
| Female Population | 36,626 | -0.6% |
Male population 47.58%
Female population 52.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 47.8 | -1.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 52,273 | 0.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 11,867 | -2.0% |
| Not Citizen | 5,736 | -3.4% |
Citizen US Born 74.81%
Citizen not US Born 16.98%
Not Citizen 8.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 735 | -11.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,981 | -2.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,888 | 5.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,339 | 1.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 58,287 | -0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 1.06%
Moved from Same County 5.75%
Moved from Same State 7.06%
Moved from Different State 1.93%
Same House as Last Year 84.19%
What are the employment statistics in Walnut Creek?
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White-collar workers make up 93.87% of the working population in Walnut Creek, while blue-collar employees account for 6.13%. There are also 4,445 entrepreneurs in Walnut Creek (13.43% of the workforce); 21,906 workers employed in private companies (66.17%); and 4,128 people working in governmental institutions (12.47%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 31,076 | 1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 2,028 | -6.4% |
White Collar 93.87%
Blue Collar 6.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,445 | -4.7% |
| Private Companies | 21,906 | 2.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,128 | 5.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,625 | -7.7% |
Self Employees 13.43%
Private Companies 66.17%
Governmental Workers 12.47%
Not for Profit Companies 7.93%
How many households are there in Walnut Creek?
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There are a total of 32,126 households in Walnut Creek, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.24% of these Walnut Creek households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.76%. Additionally, 21.33% of households have children and 78.67% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 32,126 | -0.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 0.5% |
| Family Households | 18,388 | 0.9% |
| Non-family Households | 13,738 | -1.5% |
Family Households 57.24%
Non-family Households 42.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,853 | 4.7% |
| Households without Children | 25,273 | -1.4% |
Households with Children 21.33%
Households without Children 78.67%
What are the median and average incomes in Walnut Creek?
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The average annual household income in Walnut Creek is $157,175, while the median household income sits at $121,205 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $142,703, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $173,156. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $52,236 and $79,005, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $157,175 | 4.7% |
| Median Household Income | $121,205 | 11.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,724 | 2.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 64,678 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Walnut Creek?
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There are 33,650 housing units in Walnut Creek, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1973. Of the 32,126 occupied housing units in Walnut Creek, 64.54% are owner-occupied, while 35.46% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.86% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $933,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,261 per month in Walnut Creek.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.86% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $933,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,261 per month in Walnut Creek.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 33,650 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1973 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 674 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 923 | -10.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,377 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8,434 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,461 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,823 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,401 | -8.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,293 | -8.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,245 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 19 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 32,126 | -0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 20,735 | 0.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 11,391 | -1.8% |
Owner Occupied 64.54%
Renter Occupied 35.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,998 | 2.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,737 | -1.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $933,900 | 3.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $724,400 | 7.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,261 | 7.1% |
With Mortgage 57.86%
Without Mortgage 42.14%
What is the level of education in Walnut Creek?
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Approximately 11.21% of the population in Walnut Creek holds a high school degree (that's 6,575 residents), while 14.56% have attained a college certificate (10,758 locals) and 37.8% have a bachelor's degree (22,181 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 635 | 9.5% |
| Some High School | 6,575 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 10,758 | -8.1% |
| Associate Degree | 3,513 | -10.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22,181 | 3.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,228 | -1.2% |
No High School 1.08%
Some High School 11.21%
Some College 14.56%
Associate Degree 5.99%
Bachelor's Degree 37.8%
Graduate Degree 29.36%
What is the marital status of Walnut Creek residents?
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A total of 15,550 people in Walnut Creek have never been married (which represents 25.61% of the total population), while 33,703 of them are wedded (55.5%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 767 (1.26%) and 6,360 (10.47%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 15,550 | -1.8% |
| Married | 33,703 | 1.3% |
| Separated | 767 | 14.5% |
| Widowed | 5,116 | -7.4% |
| Divorced | 6,360 | 0.9% |
Never Married 25.61%
Married 55.5%
Separated 1.26%
Widowed 8.42%
Divorced 10.47%
What are the most common means of transportation in Walnut Creek?
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The top three means of transportation people in Walnut Creek use to get to work are: car, walking and subway or elevated. A total of 18,954 residents commute by car, 880 prefer going to work by walking and 600 by subway or elevated.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 18,954 | -4.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 285 | -15.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 600 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 196 | -22.2% |
| Motorcycle | 104 | 40.5% |
| TaxiCab | 35 | 12.9% |
| Walk | 880 | -14.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Walnut Creek by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 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.
