Walden is a village located in Orange County New York. Walden has a 2024 population of 6,931. Walden is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,867 in 2020.
The average household income in Walden is $101,461 with a poverty rate of 12.87%. The median age in Walden is 38.1 years: 38.1 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,152 | 60.43% |
| Two or more races | 1,441 | 20.97% |
| Black or African American | 790 | 11.5% |
| Asian | 217 | 3.16% |
| Other race | 176 | 2.56% |
| Native American | 95 | 1.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,621 | 2.61 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Married | 1,400 | 3.42 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 955 | 1.2 | 46 | 54 |
| Female | 243 | 3.46 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Male | 23 | 2.65 | 0 | 100 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 309 | 6.79% |
| Associates Degree | 511 | 11.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 619 | 13.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 484 | 10.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,383 | 30.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 241 | 5.3% |
| Some College | 1,001 | 22.01% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,760 | 2,493 | 721 |
| Hispanic | 901 | 716 | 170 |
| 2+ Races | 661 | 533 | 151 |
| Black | 590 | 522 | 154 |
| Other Race | 145 | 126 | 47 |
| Asian | 123 | 103 | 30 |
| Native American | 42 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 32.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,750 | $82,500 | $76,394 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,286 | $180,673 | $70,089 |
| High School Graduate | $49,975 | $81,635 | $33,571 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,790 | $60,743 | $50,150 |
| Overall | $58,625 | $74,567 | $41,594 |
| Some College | $42,305 | $71,175 | $27,750 |
$58,625
Average Earnings
$74,567
Average Male
$41,594
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84% of Walden residents speak only English, while 16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,601 | 535 | 14.86% |
| Multiple | 1,441 | 224 | 15.54% |
| Black | 790 | 77 | 9.75% |
| Hispanic | 1,699 | 76 | 4.47% |
| Other | 176 | 37 | 21.02% |
| Native | 95 | 11 | 11.58% |
12.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.61%
Male Poverty Rate
13.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walden is Other, with 21.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walden is Hispanic, with 4.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.42% |
| High School | 20.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Female Employed | 0.92% |
| Male Employed | 0.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,628 | $123,803 |
| Households | $89,652 | $101,461 |
| Married Families | $126,802 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $57,017 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
257
Number of Veterans
237
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| World War II | 29 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 75+ | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 6.17% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 6.24% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 4.2% |
| Other Race | 17 | 11.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
66.95%
Born in Walden
84.56%
Native Born
15.44%
Foreign Born
4.24%
Non Citizen
11.21%
Naturalized
84.56% of Walden residents were born in the United States, with 66.95% having been born in New York. 4.24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,011 | 16 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 6,995 | 16 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 6,979 | 16 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 6,963 | 16 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 6,947 | 16 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 6,931 | 16 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 6,915 | 115 | 1.69% |
| 2022 | 6,800 | -75 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 6,875 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 6,867 | 176 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 6,691 | -8 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 6,699 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 6,705 | -12 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 6,717 | -23 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 6,740 | -24 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 6,764 | -23 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 6,787 | -33 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 6,820 | -48 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 6,868 | -31 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 6,899 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,164 | 328 | 5.62% |
| 1990 | 5,836 | 177 | 3.13% |
| 1980 | 5,659 | 382 | 7.24% |
| 1970 | 5,277 | 426 | 8.78% |
| 1960 | 4,851 | 292 | 6.4% |
| 1950 | 4,559 | 297 | 6.97% |
| 1940 | 4,262 | -21 | -0.49% |
| 1930 | 4,283 | -1,210 | -22.03% |
| 1920 | 5,493 | 1,489 | 37.19% |
| 1910 | 4,004 | 857 | 27.23% |
| 1900 | 3,147 | -3,864 | -55.11% |