Walton town is located in Delaware County New York. Walton town has a 2024 population of 5,138. Walton town is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -2.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,255 in 2020.
The average household income in Walton town is $60,277 with a poverty rate of 23.07%. The median age in Walton town is 47.5 years: 49.1 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,944 | 93.49% |
| Two or more races | 233 | 4.41% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.36% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 2,428 | 2.16 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Married | 1,148 | 2.9 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 935 | 1.17 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Female | 263 | 2.4 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 82 | 2.44 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 348 | 8.67% |
| Associates Degree | 313 | 7.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 428 | 10.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 455 | 11.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,811 | 45.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 3.29% |
| Some College | 526 | 13.11% |
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 | 3,804 | 3,344 | 798 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 102 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 106 | 101 | 63 |
| Black | 81 | 79 | 16 |
| Asian | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 59.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,069 | $90,137 | $42,344 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,819 | $0 | $73,472 |
| High School Graduate | $35,302 | $36,277 | $21,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $48,372 | $13,948 |
| Overall | $37,190 | $38,750 | $30,852 |
| Some College | $21,786 | $24,808 | $0 |
$37,190
Average Earnings
$38,750
Average Male
$30,852
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.02% of Walton town residents speak only English, while 5.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,944 | 1,107 | 22.39% |
| Multiple | 233 | 73 | 31.33% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 42 | 28.77% |
| Black | 90 | 38 | 42.22% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
23.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.7%
Male Poverty Rate
21.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walton town is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walton town is White, with 22.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 30.51% |
| High School | 27.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 68.29% |
| Male Employed | 17.17% |
| Female Employed | 13.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,951 | $73,392 |
| Households | $46,038 | $60,277 |
| Married Families | $75,663 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,174 | $36,737 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
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
240
Number of Veterans
222
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 240 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
83.6%
Born in Walton town
96.44%
Native Born
3.56%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
3.27%
Naturalized
96.44% of Walton town residents were born in the United States, with 83.6% having been born in New York. 0.28% 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 | 4,858 | -56 | -1.14% |
| 2028 | 4,914 | -56 | -1.13% |
| 2027 | 4,970 | -56 | -1.11% |
| 2026 | 5,026 | -56 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 5,082 | -56 | -1.09% |
| 2024 | 5,138 | -56 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 5,194 | -56 | -1.07% |
| 2022 | 5,250 | -31 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 5,281 | 26 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 5,255 | 162 | 3.18% |
| 2019 | 5,093 | -48 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 5,141 | -49 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 5,190 | -44 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 5,234 | -60 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 5,294 | -81 | -1.51% |
| 2014 | 5,375 | -56 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 5,431 | -48 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 5,479 | -46 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 5,525 | -37 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 5,562 | 0 | 0% |