Walnut Cove is a town located in Stokes County North Carolina. Walnut Cove has a 2024 population of 1,601. Walnut Cove is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 0.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,589 in 2020.
The average household income in Walnut Cove is $56,785 with a poverty rate of 13.76%. The median age in Walnut Cove is 40.2 years: 28.5 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walnut Cove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,253 | 61.24% |
| Black or African American | 567 | 27.71% |
| Two or more races | 220 | 10.75% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 722 | 2.69 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 283 | 4.21 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 259 | 1.05 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Female | 150 | 2.61 | 20.7 | 79.3 |
| Male | 30 | 2.9 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
52.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 5.18% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 13.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 140 | 11.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 5.59% |
| High School Graduate | 440 | 36.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 307 | 25.63% |
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 | 903 | 866 | 189 |
| Black | 265 | 236 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 12 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,917 | $66,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,031 | $0 | $52,083 |
| High School Graduate | $26,750 | $0 | $32,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,318 | $45,833 | $37,632 |
| Some College | $47,417 | $49,792 | $41,875 |
$40,318
Average Earnings
$45,833
Average Male
$37,632
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.4% of Walnut Cove residents speak only English, while 1.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,145 | 117 | 10.22% |
| Multiple | 220 | 86 | 39.09% |
| Black | 552 | 37 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 24 | 23.53% |
| Native | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
13.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.57%
Male Poverty Rate
17.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walnut Cove is Native, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walnut Cove is Black, with 6.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.08% |
| High School | 10.43% |
| Some College | 8.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 16.09% |
| Male Employed | 3.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,750 | $71,904 |
| Households | $44,700 | $56,785 |
| Married Families | $84,087 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,477 | $28,963 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
35
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 3.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
66.28%
Born in Walnut Cove
99.07%
Native Born
0.93%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
99.07% of Walnut Cove residents were born in the United States, with 66.28% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,616 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 1,613 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 1,610 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 1,607 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 1,604 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 1,601 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 1,598 | 8 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 1,590 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,590 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 1,589 | 52 | 3.38% |
| 2019 | 1,537 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,536 | -14 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 1,550 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 1,557 | -16 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 1,573 | -9 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 1,582 | -8 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 1,590 | 9 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 1,581 | -27 | -1.68% |
| 2011 | 1,608 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 1,618 | 0 | 0% |