Walnut Park is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. Walnut Park has a 2024 population of 16,250. Walnut Park is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 1.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,939 in 2020.
The average household income in Walnut Park is $94,102 with a poverty rate of 14.84%. The median age in Walnut Park is 37.3 years: 34.9 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walnut Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 6,591 | 42.67% |
| Two or more races | 5,160 | 33.41% |
| White | 3,284 | 21.26% |
| Native American | 311 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,786 | 4.08 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 2,044 | 4.6 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Female | 869 | 4.04 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Non Family | 554 | 2.02 | 28 | 72 |
| Male | 319 | 4.43 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
4.19
Average Family Size
4.08
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,813 | 17.31% |
| Associates Degree | 455 | 4.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 787 | 7.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 237 | 2.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,737 | 26.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,021 | 28.85% |
| Some College | 1,423 | 13.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,209 | 5,401 | 942 |
| Other Race | 4,426 | 2,379 | 457 |
| 2+ Races | 3,469 | 1,951 | 245 |
| Native American | 257 | 163 | 29 |
| White | 150 | 124 | 11 |
| Asian | 91 | 91 | 67 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,750 | $21,000 | $54,265 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,188 | $96,417 | $69,063 |
| High School Graduate | $40,046 | $46,111 | $32,679 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,331 | $32,373 | $26,884 |
| Overall | $37,101 | $40,572 | $34,118 |
| Some College | $47,679 | $52,778 | $39,063 |
$37,101
Average Earnings
$40,572
Average Male
$34,118
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
12.48% of Walnut Park residents speak only English, while 87.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 86.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,006 | 2,201 | 14.67% |
| Other | 6,552 | 1,292 | 19.72% |
| Multiple | 5,149 | 586 | 11.38% |
| Native | 311 | 80 | 25.72% |
| Asian | 96 | 40 | 41.67% |
| White | 168 | 19 | 11.31% |
14.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.42%
Male Poverty Rate
17.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walnut Park is Asian, with 41.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walnut Park is White, with 11.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.46% |
| Some College | 9.53% |
| High School | 3.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.87% |
| Female Employed | 9.37% |
| Male Employed | 5.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,119 | $88,869 |
| Households | $79,205 | $94,102 |
| Married Families | $88,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,625 | $79,500 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74 | 0.65% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 0.92% |
| Other Race | 22 | 0.44% |
| White | 16 | 0.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.24%
Born in Walnut Park
55.57%
Native Born
44.43%
Foreign Born
24.6%
Non Citizen
19.83%
Naturalized
55.57% of Walnut Park residents were born in the United States, with 53.24% having been born in California. 24.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,250 | 21 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 16,229 | 20 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 16,209 | -244 | -1.48% |
| 2021 | 16,453 | 514 | 3.22% |
| 2020 | 15,939 | 43 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 15,896 | -138 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 16,034 | 119 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 15,915 | 124 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 15,791 | -263 | -1.64% |
| 2015 | 16,054 | 15 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 16,039 | -159 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 16,198 | 132 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 16,066 | -206 | -1.27% |
| 2011 | 16,272 | 306 | 1.92% |
| 2010 | 15,966 | 0 | 0% |