Walton County, GA Demographics
What is the population of Walton County?
There are 189,137 residents in Walton County, with a median age of 40. Of this, 48.14% are males and 51.86% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.78% of the resident pool in Walton County, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.22%. Additionally, 3.99% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 164,900 people in Walton County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 189,137 | 1.4% |
| Male Population | 91,058 | 1.6% |
| Female Population | 98,079 | 1.3% |
Male Population 48.14%
Female Population 51.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -2.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 169,816 | 0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 11,768 | 15.9% |
| Not Citizen | 7,553 | 15.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 89.78%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.22%
Not Citizen 3.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 851 | 20.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,870 | -8.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 8,586 | 8.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,233 | 17.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 164,900 | 1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.45%
Moved from Same County 4.73%
Moved from Same State 4.58%
Moved from Different State 2.26%
Same House as Last Year 87.97%
What are the employment statistics in Walton County?
White-collar workers make up 75.22% of the working population in Walton County, while blue-collar employees account for 24.78%. There are also 19,006 entrepreneurs in Walton County (10.49% of the workforce); 124,042 workers employed in private companies (68.49%); and 27,348 people working in governmental institutions (15.1%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 136,244 | 106.0% |
| Blue Collar | 44,878 | 91.3% |
White Collar 75.22%
Blue Collar 24.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 19,006 | 106.5% |
| Private Companies | 124,042 | 100.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 27,348 | 99.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 10,726 | 122.6% |
Self Employees 10.49%
Private Companies 68.49%
Governmental Workers 15.1%
Not for Profit Companies 5.92%
How many households are there in Walton County?
There are a total of 65,236 households in Walton County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 76.07% of these Walton County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 23.93%. Additionally, 37.89% of households have children and 62.11% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 65,236 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -21.0% |
| Family Households | 49,625 | 1.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 15,611 | -1.0% |
Family Households 76.07%
Non-Family Households 23.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 24,717 | -1.5% |
| Households without Children | 40,519 | 2.7% |
Households with Children 37.89%
Households without Children 62.11%
What are the median and average incomes in Walton County?
The average annual household income in Walton County is $98,700, while the median household income sits at $73,750 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $92,631, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $90,443. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $65,079 and $55,463, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $98,700 | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income | $73,750 | 3.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 19,900 | -1.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 164,354 | 1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Walton County?
There are 68,761 housing units in Walton County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1994. Of the 65,236 occupied housing units in Walton County, 75.64% are owner-occupied, while 24.36% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.12% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $314,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,232 per month in Walton County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 68,761 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1994 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,237 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,527 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,818 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,093 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,209 | -4.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7,953 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14,284 | -4.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21,407 | -0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 7,767 | 6.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,466 | 131.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 65,236 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 49,346 | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 15,890 | -1.7% |
Owner Occupied 75.64%
Renter Occupied 24.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 34,107 | 2.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 15,239 | 0.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $314,900 | 17.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $233,800 | -1.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,232 | 5.1% |
With Mortgage 69.12%
Without Mortgage 30.88%
What is the level of education in Walton County?
Approximately 40.8% of the population in Walton County holds a high school degree (that's 57,704 residents), while 23% have attained a college certificate (32,526 locals) and 16.04% have a bachelor's degree (22,694 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,840 | 2.4% |
| Some High School | 57,704 | -0.1% |
| Some College | 32,526 | -14.2% |
| Associate Degree | 11,326 | 1.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22,694 | 4.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,355 | 2.8% |
No High School 3.42%
Some High School 40.8%
Some College 23%
Associate Degree 8.01%
Bachelor's Degree 16.04%
Graduate Degree 8.73%
What is the marital status of Walton County residents?
A total of 44,283 people in Walton County have never been married (which represents 28.9% of the total population), while 82,996 of them are wedded (54.16%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,501 (1.63%) and 16,061 (10.48%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 44,283 | -1.9% |
| Married | 82,996 | 3.5% |
| Separated | 2,501 | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7,400 | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 16,061 | 2.7% |
Never Married 28.9%
Married 54.16%
Separated 1.63%
Widowed 4.83%
Divorced 10.48%
What are the most common means of transportation in Walton County?
The top three means of transportation people in Walton County use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 74,646 residents commute by car, 751 prefer going to work by walking and 176 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 74,646 | -0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 106 | 8.2% |
| Ferryboat | 74 | -12.9% |
| Bicycle | 67 | -6.9% |
| Motorcycle | 14 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 176 | 7.3% |
| Walk | 751 | -23.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Walton County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30014 | 40,208 | 14,919 | $71,055 | $87,420 |
| 30025 | 11,343 | 3,871 | $91,125 | $107,277 |
| 30052 | 79,020 | 25,938 | $90,567 | $109,668 |
| 30054 | 10,851 | 4,047 | $73,750 | $95,855 |
| 30641 | 1,568 | 687 | $68,295 | $92,103 |
| 30655 | 28,349 | 9,696 | $68,292 | $87,261 |
| 30656 | 17,798 | 6,078 | $88,431 | $111,316 |
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.