Walnut Creek, CA Demographics
What is the population of Walnut Creek?
There are 69,790 residents in Walnut Creek, with a median age of 46. Of this, 47.68% are males and 52.32% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.67% of the resident pool in Walnut Creek, while non-US-born citizens account for 16.82%. Additionally, 8.51% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 58,031 people in Walnut Creek currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 69,790 | -0.0% |
| Male Population | 33,276 | -0.1% |
| Female Population | 36,514 | 0.1% |
Male Population 47.68%
Female Population 52.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 46 | -2.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 52,113 | -1.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 11,736 | 3.6% |
| Not Citizen | 5,941 | 4.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.67%
Citizen not U.S. Born 16.82%
Not Citizen 8.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 544 | 10.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,512 | 2.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,694 | -4.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,404 | 11.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 58,031 | -0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.79%
Moved from Same County 6.52%
Moved from Same State 6.78%
Moved from Different State 2.03%
Same House as Last Year 83.88%
What are the employment statistics in Walnut Creek?
White-collar workers make up 92.68% of the working population in Walnut Creek, while blue-collar employees account for 7.32%. There are also 9,056 entrepreneurs in Walnut Creek (13.61% of the workforce); 43,822 workers employed in private companies (65.87%); and 8,140 people working in governmental institutions (12.24%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 61,662 | 102.0% |
| Blue Collar | 4,868 | 92.2% |
White Collar 92.68%
Blue Collar 7.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 9,056 | 101.7% |
| Private Companies | 43,822 | 101.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,140 | 103.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,512 | 99.1% |
Self Employees 13.61%
Private Companies 65.87%
Governmental Workers 12.24%
Not for Profit Companies 8.28%
How many households are there in Walnut Creek?
There are a total of 32,142 households in Walnut Creek, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 56.14% of these Walnut Creek households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.86%. Additionally, 20.27% of households have children and 79.73% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 32,142 | -0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -6.1% |
| Family Households | 18,043 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 14,099 | -1.0% |
Family Households 56.14%
Non-Family Households 43.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,515 | 0.1% |
| Households without Children | 25,627 | -0.3% |
Households with Children 20.27%
Households without Children 79.73%
What are the median and average incomes in Walnut Creek?
The average annual household income in Walnut Creek is $179,232, while the median household income sits at $135,665 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $165,814, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $196,901. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $59,048 and $93,278, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $179,232 | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income | $135,665 | 4.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,038 | 3.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 64,280 | 0.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Walnut Creek?
There are 33,618 housing units in Walnut Creek, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 32,142 occupied housing units in Walnut Creek, 64.48% are owner-occupied, while 35.52% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.81% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,136,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,484 per month in Walnut Creek.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 33,618 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 828 | -11.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 982 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,162 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,892 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,803 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,130 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,506 | -0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,535 | 6.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,700 | 20.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 80 | 15.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 32,142 | -0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 20,726 | -0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 11,416 | -0.2% |
Owner Occupied 64.48%
Renter Occupied 35.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,774 | -1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,952 | 1.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,136,100 | 5.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $902,700 | 4.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,484 | 2.4% |
With Mortgage 56.81%
Without Mortgage 43.19%
What is the level of education in Walnut Creek?
Approximately 12.31% of the population in Walnut Creek holds a high school degree (that's 7,217 residents), while 13.32% have attained a college certificate (7,806 locals) and 38.13% have a bachelor's degree (22,349 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 774 | 8.6% |
| Some High School | 7,217 | -1.6% |
| Some College | 7,806 | -24.9% |
| Associate Degree | 3,766 | 12.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22,349 | 2.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,698 | -4.6% |
No High School 1.32%
Some High School 12.31%
Some College 13.32%
Associate Degree 6.43%
Bachelor's Degree 38.13%
Graduate Degree 28.49%
What is the marital status of Walnut Creek residents?
A total of 16,874 people in Walnut Creek have never been married (which represents 27.98% of the total population), while 32,539 of them are wedded (53.95%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 729 (1.21%) and 6,026 (9.99%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 16,874 | -0.5% |
| Married | 32,539 | -0.2% |
| Separated | 729 | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 4,879 | -4.7% |
| Divorced | 6,026 | -2.8% |
Never Married 27.98%
Married 53.95%
Separated 1.21%
Widowed 8.09%
Divorced 9.99%
What are the most common means of transportation in Walnut Creek?
The top three means of transportation people in Walnut Creek use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and walking. A total of 18,703 residents commute by car, 2,141 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 931 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 18,703 | 0.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 168 | -39.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 2,141 | N/A |
| Railroad | 596 | -9.6% |
| Bicycle | 225 | 17.2% |
| Motorcycle | 29 | -58.6% |
| TaxiCab | 8 | N/A |
| Walk | 931 | 7.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Walnut Creek by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.