Walton County, GA
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Walton County Overview
97,752
TOTAL POPULATION
47,777
MALE POPULATION
49,975
FEMALE POPULATION
95.60
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.60
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,295
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,328
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$79,425
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,888
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
49,065
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Walton County
The most populous races in Walton County are White / Caucasian (72,371 | 74.0%), Black / African American (18,920 | 19.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (5,282 | 5.4%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 1,430 | 1.5% |
Black / African American | 18,920 | 19.4% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 21 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 5,282 | 5.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 152 | 0.2% |
White / Caucasian | 72,371 | 74.0% |
Two or more Races | 2,777 | 2.8% |
Some other Race | 2,081 | 2.1% |
Total | 97,752 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Walton County
The most populous ancestries reported in Walton County are English (11,591 | 11.9%), American (10,526 | 10.8%), Irish (9,436 | 9.7%), German (8,334 | 8.5%), and Mexican (2,514 | 2.6%), together accounting for 43.4% of all Walton County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 200 | 0.2% |
Alaskan Athabascan | 13 | 0.0% |
Albanian | 10 | 0.0% |
American | 10,526 | 10.8% |
Arab | 216 | 0.2% |
Armenian | 13 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 48 | 0.1% |
Bahamian | 24 | 0.0% |
Bangladeshi | 150 | 0.2% |
Barbadian | 18 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 34 | 0.0% |
Bhutanese | 138 | 0.1% |
Blackfeet | 44 | 0.1% |
Brazilian | 3 | 0.0% |
British | 548 | 0.6% |
British West Indian | 35 | 0.0% |
Burmese | 5 | 0.0% |
Canadian | 35 | 0.0% |
Central American | 764 | 0.8% |
Central American Indian | 121 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 360 | 0.4% |
Chilean | 3 | 0.0% |
Chippewa | 33 | 0.0% |
Choctaw | 22 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 155 | 0.2% |
Creek | 19 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 39 | 0.0% |
Cuban | 177 | 0.2% |
Czech | 54 | 0.1% |
Czechoslovakian | 194 | 0.2% |
Danish | 17 | 0.0% |
Dominican | 304 | 0.3% |
Dutch | 652 | 0.7% |
Dutch West Indian | 2 | 0.0% |
Eastern European | 109 | 0.1% |
Egyptian | 24 | 0.0% |
English | 11,591 | 11.9% |
European | 1,385 | 1.4% |
Filipino | 36 | 0.0% |
Finnish | 31 | 0.0% |
French | 1,392 | 1.4% |
French Canadian | 567 | 0.6% |
German | 8,334 | 8.5% |
Greek | 293 | 0.3% |
Guatemalan | 186 | 0.2% |
Guyanese | 436 | 0.4% |
Haitian | 105 | 0.1% |
Honduran | 257 | 0.3% |
Hungarian | 132 | 0.1% |
Indian (Asian) | 144 | 0.2% |
Irish | 9,436 | 9.7% |
Italian | 1,700 | 1.7% |
Jamaican | 712 | 0.7% |
Japanese | 74 | 0.1% |
Korean | 189 | 0.2% |
Lebanese | 49 | 0.1% |
Liberian | 54 | 0.1% |
Lithuanian | 57 | 0.1% |
Luxembourger | 2 | 0.0% |
Malaysian | 246 | 0.3% |
Mexican | 2,514 | 2.6% |
Mexican American Indian | 12 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 113 | 0.1% |
New Zealander | 2 | 0.0% |
Nicaraguan | 73 | 0.1% |
Nigerian | 156 | 0.2% |
Northern European | 72 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 536 | 0.5% |
Osage | 12 | 0.0% |
Pakistani | 14 | 0.0% |
Palestinian | 21 | 0.0% |
Panamanian | 27 | 0.0% |
Pennsylvania German | 8 | 0.0% |
Polish | 894 | 0.9% |
Portuguese | 87 | 0.1% |
Potawatomi | 1 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 1,121 | 1.1% |
Romanian | 333 | 0.3% |
Russian | 268 | 0.3% |
Salvadoran | 221 | 0.2% |
Samoan | 11 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 156 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 1,214 | 1.2% |
Scottish | 2,181 | 2.2% |
Serbian | 1 | 0.0% |
Shoshone | 5 | 0.0% |
Sierra Leonean | 4 | 0.0% |
Slavic | 12 | 0.0% |
Slovak | 11 | 0.0% |
Slovene | 36 | 0.0% |
South African | 80 | 0.1% |
South American | 186 | 0.2% |
Spaniard | 121 | 0.1% |
Spanish | 31 | 0.0% |
Sri Lankan | 274 | 0.3% |
Subsaharan African | 527 | 0.5% |
Swedish | 211 | 0.2% |
Swiss | 283 | 0.3% |
Syrian | 8 | 0.0% |
Thai | 374 | 0.4% |
Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 52 | 0.1% |
U.S. Virgin Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
Ukrainian | 40 | 0.0% |
Uruguayan | 28 | 0.0% |
Welsh | 878 | 0.9% |
West Indian | 91 | 0.1% |
Yugoslavian | 60 | 0.1% |
Zimbabwean | 5 | 0.0% | View All 108 Rows |
Immigrants in Walton County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Walton County came from Latin America (3,126 | 3.2%), Caribbean (1,271 | 1.3%), Central America (1,112 | 1.1%), Asia (956 | 1.0%), and Jamaica (938 | 1.0%), together accounting for 7.6% of all Walton County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 435 | 0.4% |
Asia | 956 | 1.0% |
Barbados | 49 | 0.1% |
Belgium | 16 | 0.0% |
Bolivia | 11 | 0.0% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 81 | 0.1% |
Brazil | 21 | 0.0% |
Cambodia | 10 | 0.0% |
Canada | 43 | 0.0% |
Caribbean | 1,271 | 1.3% |
Central America | 1,112 | 1.1% |
Chile | 3 | 0.0% |
China | 29 | 0.0% |
Colombia | 72 | 0.1% |
Cuba | 102 | 0.1% |
Dominica | 35 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 60 | 0.1% |
Eastern Africa | 158 | 0.2% |
Eastern Asia | 121 | 0.1% |
Eastern Europe | 427 | 0.4% |
Egypt | 9 | 0.0% |
El Salvador | 33 | 0.0% |
England | 68 | 0.1% |
Ethiopia | 66 | 0.1% |
Europe | 870 | 0.9% |
France | 18 | 0.0% |
Germany | 136 | 0.1% |
Guatemala | 68 | 0.1% |
Guyana | 636 | 0.6% |
Haiti | 39 | 0.0% |
Honduras | 101 | 0.1% |
India | 74 | 0.1% |
Iran | 124 | 0.1% |
Iraq | 149 | 0.2% |
Italy | 9 | 0.0% |
Jamaica | 938 | 1.0% |
Japan | 22 | 0.0% |
Korea | 70 | 0.1% |
Laos | 156 | 0.2% |
Latin America | 3,126 | 3.2% |
Liberia | 54 | 0.1% |
Mexico | 845 | 0.9% |
Netherlands | 25 | 0.0% |
Nigeria | 156 | 0.2% |
Northern Africa | 9 | 0.0% |
Northern Europe | 192 | 0.2% |
Oceania | 2 | 0.0% |
Pakistan | 167 | 0.2% |
Panama | 65 | 0.1% |
Philippines | 40 | 0.0% |
Romania | 107 | 0.1% |
Russia | 239 | 0.2% |
Sierra Leone | 4 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 54 | 0.1% |
South America | 743 | 0.8% |
South Central Asia | 365 | 0.4% |
South Eastern Asia | 309 | 0.3% |
Southern Europe | 9 | 0.0% |
Switzerland | 47 | 0.1% |
Taiwan | 8 | 0.0% |
Trinidad and Tobago | 38 | 0.0% |
Vietnam | 103 | 0.1% |
Western Africa | 214 | 0.2% |
Western Asia | 149 | 0.2% |
Western Europe | 242 | 0.3% |
Zimbabwe | 27 | 0.0% | View All 66 Rows |
Sex and Age in Walton County
Sex and Age in Walton County
The most populous age groups in Walton County are 55 to 59 Years (3,803 | 8.0%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (3,624 | 7.2%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2,851 (6.0%) | 2,813 (5.6%) |
5 to 9 Years | 3,237 (6.8%) | 2,957 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 Years | 3,624 (7.6%) | 3,530 (7.1%) |
15 to 19 Years | 3,485 (7.3%) | 3,624 (7.2%) |
20 to 24 Years | 3,152 (6.6%) | 2,798 (5.6%) |
25 to 29 Years | 2,969 (6.2%) | 2,880 (5.8%) |
30 to 34 Years | 2,859 (6.0%) | 3,157 (6.3%) |
35 to 39 Years | 2,742 (5.7%) | 2,900 (5.8%) |
40 to 44 Years | 3,120 (6.5%) | 3,448 (6.9%) |
45 to 49 Years | 3,186 (6.7%) | 3,440 (6.9%) |
50 to 54 Years | 3,418 (7.1%) | 3,565 (7.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 3,803 (8.0%) | 3,031 (6.1%) |
60 to 64 Years | 2,392 (5.0%) | 3,226 (6.5%) |
65 to 69 Years | 2,716 (5.7%) | 2,365 (4.7%) |
70 to 74 Years | 1,555 (3.3%) | 2,535 (5.1%) |
75 to 79 Years | 1,482 (3.1%) | 1,737 (3.5%) |
80 to 84 Years | 646 (1.3%) | 792 (1.6%) |
85 Years and over | 540 (1.1%) | 1,177 (2.4%) |
Total | 47,777 (100.0%) | 49,975 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Walton County
Median Family Size in Walton County
The median family size in Walton County is 3.25 persons per family, with married-couple families (19,418 | 75.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.31 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,726 | 6.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.50 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 19,418 (75.5%) | 3.31 |
Single Male/Father | 1,726 (6.7%) | 2.50 |
Single Female/Mother | 4,568 (17.8%) | 3.31 |
Total Families | 25,712 (100.0%) | 3.25 |
Median Household Size in Walton County
The median household size in Walton County is 2.84 persons per household, with single female/mother households (4,568 | 13.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.63 persons per household. non-family households (8,358 | 24.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 19,418 (57.0%) | 3.33 |
Single Male/Father | 1,726 (5.1%) | 2.82 |
Single Female/Mother | 4,568 (13.4%) | 3.63 |
Non-family | 8,358 (24.5%) | 1.28 |
Total Households | 34,070 (100.0%) | 2.84 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Walton County
Out of a total of 34,070 households in Walton County, 25,712 (75.5%) are family households, while 8,358 (24.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 10,222, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,491.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 6,491 (19.1%) |
2-Person Households | 10,222 (30.0%) | 1,625 (4.8%) |
3-Person Households | 6,014 (17.6%) | 52 (0.2%) |
4-Person Households | 4,645 (13.6%) | 113 (0.3%) |
5-Person Households | 3,063 (9.0%) | 34 (0.1%) |
6-Person Households | 1,062 (3.1%) | 43 (0.1%) |
7+ Person Households | 706 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 25,712 (75.5%) | 8,358 (24.5%) |
Female Fertility in Walton County
Fertility by Age in Walton County
Average fertility rate in Walton County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 102.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.7% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 11 (1.0%) | 3.0 |
20 to 34 years | 900 (81.7%) | 102.0 |
35 to 50 years | 190 (17.3%) | 18.0 |
Total | 1,101 (100.0%) | 48.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Walton County
68.2% of women with births (1,101) in Walton County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 597 (66.3%) | 303 (33.7%) |
35 to 50 years | 154 (81.0%) | 36 (19.0%) |
Total | 751 (68.2%) | 350 (31.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Walton County
Average fertility rate in Walton County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 68.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.0% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 178 (16.2%) | 39.0 |
High School Diploma | 231 (21.0%) | 39.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 374 (34.0%) | 57.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 261 (23.7%) | 68.0 |
Graduate Degree | 57 (5.2%) | 28.0 |
Total | 1,101 (100.0%) | 48.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Walton County
31.8% of women with births in Walton County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 89.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 73.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 152 (85.4%) | 26 (14.6%) |
High School Diploma | 62 (26.8%) | 169 (73.2%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 279 (74.6%) | 95 (25.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 234 (89.7%) | 27 (10.3%) |
Graduate Degree | 24 (42.1%) | 33 (57.9%) |
Total | 751 (68.2%) | 350 (31.8%) |
Income in Walton County
Income Overview in Walton County
Per Capita Income in Walton County is $34,295, while median incomes of families and households are $91,328 and $79,425 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 97,752 | $34,295 |
Median Family Income | 25,712 | $91,328 |
Mean Family Income | 25,712 | $109,425 |
Median Household Income | 34,070 | $79,425 |
Mean Household Income | 34,070 | $97,391 |
Income Deficit | 25,712 | $11,888 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 97,752 | 24.43% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 97,752 | 75.57¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 97,752 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in Walton County
Average Earnings in Walton County are $41,326, $46,755 for men and $35,333 for women, a difference of 24.4%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 26,926 (53.3%) | $46,755 |
Female | 23,557 (46.7%) | $35,333 |
Total | 50,483 (100.0%) | $41,326 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Walton County
The most common earnings brackets in Walton County are $100,000+ for men (4,063 | 15.1%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (2,177 | 9.2%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 1,192 (4.4%) | 1,419 (6.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 1,021 (3.8%) | 822 (3.5%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 887 (3.3%) | 1,133 (4.8%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 568 (2.1%) | 593 (2.5%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 729 (2.7%) | 921 (3.9%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 318 (1.2%) | 932 (4.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 331 (1.2%) | 787 (3.3%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 519 (1.9%) | 483 (2.1%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 523 (1.9%) | 914 (3.9%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 663 (2.5%) | 691 (2.9%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 2,055 (7.6%) | 1,339 (5.7%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 969 (3.6%) | 1,660 (7.0%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 1,327 (4.9%) | 1,393 (5.9%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 1,612 (6.0%) | 1,485 (6.3%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 1,517 (5.6%) | 1,101 (4.7%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 1,154 (4.3%) | 1,058 (4.5%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 2,230 (8.3%) | 2,177 (9.2%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 1,906 (7.1%) | 1,154 (4.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,342 (12.4%) | 1,981 (8.4%) |
$100,000+ | 4,063 (15.1%) | 1,514 (6.4%) |
Total | 26,926 (100.0%) | 23,557 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Walton County
Average earnings in Walton County are $53,532 for men and $40,561 for women, a difference of 24.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,137, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,060. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,732, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,292.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $34,060 | $26,292 |
High School Diploma | $47,113 | $31,870 |
College or Associate's Degree | $52,378 | $37,009 |
Bachelor's Degree | $83,137 | $49,391 |
Graduate Degree | $78,312 | $64,732 |
Total | $53,532 | $40,561 |
Family Income in Walton County
Family Income Brackets in Walton County
According to the Walton County family income data, there are 6,068 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 309 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 874 | 3.4% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 309 | 1.2% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1,311 | 5.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,260 | 4.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 2,597 | 10.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 3,960 | 15.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,908 | 15.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6,068 | 23.6% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 2,957 | 11.5% |
$200,000+ | 2,494 | 9.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Walton County
7+ person families (579 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in Walton County with $115,821 per family, while 2-person families (11,069 | 43.0%) have the highest median income of $38,474 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 11,069 (43.0%) | $76,948 |
3-Person Families | 5,736 (22.3%) | $92,734 |
4-Person Families | 4,592 (17.9%) | $113,305 |
5-Person Families | 2,956 (11.5%) | $114,028 |
6-Person Families | 780 (3.0%) | $88,611 |
7+ Person Families | 579 (2.2%) | $115,821 |
Total | 25,712 (100.0%) | $91,328 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Walton County
The median family income in Walton County is $91,328, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,504) having the highest median family income of $140,767, while families with no earners (3,355) have the lowest median family income of $47,196, accounting for 13.6% and 13.1% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 3,355 (13.1%) | $47,196 |
1 Earner | 8,464 (32.9%) | $61,940 |
2 Earners | 10,389 (40.4%) | $114,533 |
3+ Earners | 3,504 (13.6%) | $140,767 |
Total | 25,712 (100.0%) | $91,328 |
Household Income in Walton County
Household Income Brackets in Walton County
With 6,780 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Walton County, accounting for 19.9% of all households. In contrast, only 818 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 1,192 | 3.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 818 | 2.4% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 2,555 | 7.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2,283 | 6.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3,884 | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 5,485 | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 5,179 | 15.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6,780 | 19.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3,203 | 9.4% |
$200,000+ | 2,657 | 7.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Walton County
The median household income in Walton County is $79,425, with the highest median household income of $95,760 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 13,431 households (39.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,172, with 972 households (2.9%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 972 (2.9%) | $41,172 |
25 to 44 Years | 10,472 (30.7%) | $86,594 |
45 to 64 Years | 13,431 (39.4%) | $95,760 |
65+ Years | 9,195 (27.0%) | $49,083 |
Total | 34,070 (100.0%) | $79,425 |
Poverty in Walton County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Walton County
With 11.3% poverty level for males and 14.8% for females among the residents of Walton County, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 273 males (42.0%) and 587 females (27.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 748 (26.6%) | 759 (27.2%) |
5 Years | 273 (42.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 966 (24.5%) | 774 (21.4%) |
12 to 14 Years | 324 (15.3%) | 587 (27.4%) |
15 Years | 2 (0.4%) | 17 (2.1%) |
16 and 17 Years | 213 (12.3%) | 351 (24.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 584 (13.6%) | 508 (12.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 517 (9.0%) | 1,229 (20.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 343 (6.0%) | 775 (12.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 659 (10.1%) | 585 (8.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 251 (4.1%) | 602 (9.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 291 (6.9%) | 663 (13.7%) |
75 Years and over | 137 (5.2%) | 439 (12.9%) |
Total | 5,308 (11.3%) | 7,289 (14.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Walton County
According to the poverty statistics in Walton County, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.6% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2,068 (73.4%) | 2,032 (72.8%) |
5 Years | 377 (58.0%) | 515 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 2,971 (75.5%) | 2,840 (78.6%) |
12 to 14 Years | 1,790 (84.7%) | 1,554 (72.6%) |
15 Years | 527 (99.6%) | 803 (97.9%) |
16 and 17 Years | 1,514 (87.7%) | 1,112 (76.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 3,702 (86.4%) | 3,627 (87.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 5,219 (91.0%) | 4,779 (79.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 5,414 (94.0%) | 5,527 (87.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 5,887 (89.9%) | 6,413 (91.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 5,923 (95.9%) | 5,643 (90.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,932 (93.1%) | 4,162 (86.3%) |
75 Years and over | 2,495 (94.8%) | 2,976 (87.1%) |
Total | 41,819 (88.7%) | 41,983 (85.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Walton County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Walton County show that 4.2% or 805 of the total 19,418 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 13.2%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 340 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 10,556 (96.9%) | 340 (3.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 6,290 (95.3%) | 311 (4.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 1,675 (92.3%) | 140 (7.7%) |
5 or more Children | 92 (86.8%) | 14 (13.2%) |
Total | 18,613 (95.9%) | 805 (4.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Walton County
According to the poverty data in Walton County, 14.4% or 249 single-father households and 32.0% or 1,462 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 170 households (21.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 692 households (87.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 170 (21.6%) | 220 (13.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 79 (9.3%) | 423 (21.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 692 (87.7%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 127 (86.4%) |
Total | 249 (14.4%) | 1,462 (32.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Walton County
The poverty data for Walton County shows that 805 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 1,711 of the single-parent households (27.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (13.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 127 household (86.4%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 340 (3.1%) | 390 (16.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 311 (4.7%) | 502 (17.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 140 (7.7%) | 692 (78.3%) |
5 or more Children | 14 (13.2%) | 127 (86.4%) |
Total | 805 (4.2%) | 1,711 (27.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Walton County
Employment by Class of Employer in Walton County
Among the 45,662 employed individuals in Walton County, private company employees (31,211 | 68.3%), local government employees (4,968 | 10.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (2,732 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 31,211 | 68.3% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 2,233 | 4.9% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 2,732 | 6.0% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 2,109 | 4.6% |
Local Government Employees | 4,968 | 10.9% |
State Government Employees | 1,391 | 3.0% |
Federal Government Employees | 977 | 2.1% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 41 | 0.1% |
Total | 45,662 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Walton County
According to the labor force statistics for Walton County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (77,390), 63.4% or 49,065 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 2,551 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.2% or 10,281 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.8% or 357 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 2,258 (39.2%) | 357 (15.8%) |
20 to 24 Years | 4,724 (79.4%) | 392 (8.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 4,884 (83.5%) | 215 (4.4%) |
30 to 34 Years | 4,620 (76.8%) | 365 (7.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10,281 (84.2%) | 422 (4.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 11,432 (84.0%) | 469 (4.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 4,907 (71.8%) | 177 (3.6%) |
60 to 64 Years | 3,152 (56.1%) | 35 (1.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,348 (25.6%) | 89 (3.8%) |
75 Years and over | 484 (7.6%) | 6 (1.2%) |
Total | 49,065 (63.4%) | 2,551 (5.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Walton County
According to labor force statistics for Walton County, 78.3% of individuals (39,256) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (50,136) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 1,688 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.2% or 11,155 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.7% or 338 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 2,893 (55.6%) | 609 (11.7%) |
High School Diploma | 11,848 (75.5%) | 1,146 (7.3%) |
College / Associate Degree | 13,364 (82.0%) | 277 (1.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 11,155 (86.2%) | 298 (2.3%) |
Total | 39,256 (78.3%) | 2,156 (4.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Walton County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Walton County are Management (4,834 | 10.4%), Community & Social Service (4,449 | 9.6%), Education Instruction & Library (2,923 | 6.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,268 | 4.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2,209 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Walton County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (69.8%), and Management (63.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (81.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.7%), and Health Technologists (75.6%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 3,062 (63.3%) | 1,772 (36.7%) |
Business & Financial | 630 (28.8%) | 1,557 (71.2%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 1,541 (69.8%) | 668 (30.2%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 540 (56.1%) | 422 (43.9%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 914 (89.4%) | 108 (10.6%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 87 (38.7%) | 138 (61.3%) |
Community & Social Service | 1,282 (28.8%) | 3,167 (71.2%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 121 (36.2%) | 213 (63.8%) |
Legal Services & Support | 257 (58.1%) | 185 (41.9%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 546 (18.7%) | 2,377 (81.3%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 358 (47.7%) | 392 (52.3%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 552 (24.3%) | 1,716 (75.7%) |
Health Technologists | 339 (24.4%) | 1,049 (75.6%) |
Total (Category) | 7,067 (44.3%) | 8,880 (55.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 24,914 (53.5%) | 21,627 (46.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Walton County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,950 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,433 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (1,355 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (1,089 | 2.3%), and Personal Care & Service (1,031 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Walton County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (96.0%), Security & Protection (83.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (81.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.2%), Personal Care & Service (83.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.3%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 63 (5.8%) | 1,026 (94.2%) |
Security & Protection | 1,128 (83.3%) | 227 (16.8%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 546 (96.0%) | 23 (4.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 582 (74.1%) | 204 (26.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 852 (43.7%) | 1,098 (56.3%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 1,162 (81.1%) | 271 (18.9%) |
Personal Care & Service | 166 (16.1%) | 865 (83.9%) |
Total (Category) | 3,371 (49.1%) | 3,487 (50.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 24,914 (53.5%) | 21,627 (46.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Walton County are Office & Administration (6,248 | 13.4%), and Sales & Related (5,185 | 11.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 2,460 (47.4%) | 2,725 (52.6%) |
Office & Administration | 1,484 (23.7%) | 4,764 (76.2%) |
Total (Category) | 3,944 (34.5%) | 7,489 (65.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 24,914 (53.5%) | 21,627 (46.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Walton County are Construction & Extraction (2,659 | 5.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,272 | 4.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (122 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 100 (82.0%) | 22 (18.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 2,600 (97.8%) | 59 (2.2%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 2,223 (97.8%) | 49 (2.2%) |
Total (Category) | 4,923 (97.4%) | 130 (2.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 24,914 (53.5%) | 21,627 (46.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Walton County are Production (3,055 | 6.6%), Material Moving (2,487 | 5.3%), and Transportation (1,708 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 2,316 (75.8%) | 739 (24.2%) |
Transportation | 1,432 (83.8%) | 276 (16.2%) |
Material Moving | 1,861 (74.8%) | 626 (25.2%) |
Total (Category) | 5,609 (77.4%) | 1,641 (22.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 24,914 (53.5%) | 21,627 (46.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Walton County
Employment Industries in Walton County
The major employment industries in Walton County include Retail Trade (6,193 | 13.3%), Manufacturing (5,429 | 11.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,751 | 10.2%), Educational Services (4,658 | 10.0%), and Construction (4,205 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Walton County
The Walton County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (89.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.1%), Educational Services (70.6%), and Finance & Insurance (68.8%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 176 (83.8%) | 34 (16.2%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 3,746 (89.1%) | 459 (10.9%) |
Manufacturing | 3,579 (65.9%) | 1,850 (34.1%) |
Wholesale Trade | 1,206 (70.9%) | 494 (29.1%) |
Retail Trade | 3,110 (50.2%) | 3,083 (49.8%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 1,614 (68.7%) | 736 (31.3%) |
Utilities | 620 (75.2%) | 204 (24.8%) |
Information | 552 (74.8%) | 186 (25.2%) |
Finance & Insurance | 540 (31.2%) | 1,191 (68.8%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 448 (51.4%) | 424 (48.6%) |
Professional & Scientific | 1,192 (50.1%) | 1,185 (49.8%) |
Enterprise Management | 43 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 1,478 (62.7%) | 879 (37.3%) |
Educational Services | 1,372 (29.4%) | 3,286 (70.6%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 755 (15.9%) | 3,996 (84.1%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 792 (72.3%) | 303 (27.7%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 942 (39.3%) | 1,455 (60.7%) |
Public Administration | 1,534 (60.3%) | 1,011 (39.7%) |
Total | 24,914 (53.5%) | 21,627 (46.5%) |
Education in Walton County
School Enrollment in Walton County
The most common levels of schooling among the 23,342 students in Walton County are high school (6,155 | 26.4%), middle school (5,311 | 22.8%), and elementary school (5,094 | 21.8%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 1,539 | 6.6% |
Kindergarten | 1,188 | 5.1% |
Elementary School | 5,094 | 21.8% |
Middle School | 5,311 | 22.8% |
High School | 6,155 | 26.4% |
College / Undergraduate | 3,463 | 14.8% |
Graduate / Professional | 592 | 2.5% |
Total | 23,342 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Walton County
Out of a total of 23,342 students who are enrolled in schools in Walton County, 4,178 (17.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 19,164 (82.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 593 (53.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,402 (96.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 515 (46.5%) | 593 (53.5%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 4,887 (82.4%) | 1,041 (17.6%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 5,648 (83.5%) | 1,119 (16.5%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 3,800 (86.5%) | 591 (13.5%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 1,515 (86.0%) | 246 (14.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 1,402 (96.4%) | 52 (3.6%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 808 (88.4%) | 106 (11.6%) |
35 Years and over | 589 (57.8%) | 430 (42.2%) |
Total | 19,164 (82.1%) | 4,178 (17.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Walton County
Business (4,157 | 24.7%), education (3,061 | 18.2%), science & technology (1,782 | 10.6%), arts & humanities (1,562 | 9.3%), and psychology (1,154 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 16,806 individuals in Walton County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 624 | 3.7% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 741 | 4.4% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 313 | 1.9% |
Psychology | 1,154 | 6.9% |
Social Sciences | 725 | 4.3% |
Engineering | 767 | 4.6% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 104 | 0.6% |
Science & Technology | 1,782 | 10.6% |
Business | 4,157 | 24.7% |
Education | 3,061 | 18.2% |
Literature & Languages | 373 | 2.2% |
Liberal Arts & History | 516 | 3.1% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 606 | 3.6% |
Communications | 321 | 1.9% |
Arts & Humanities | 1,562 | 9.3% |
Total | 16,806 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Walton County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Walton County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Walton County are males with 2 vehicles (9,527, accounting for 38.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,272, making up 45.3%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 257 (1.0%) | 118 (0.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 2,376 (9.7%) | 2,530 (12.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 9,527 (38.7%) | 7,272 (34.5%) |
3 Vehicles | 6,937 (28.2%) | 5,894 (28.0%) |
4 Vehicles | 3,812 (15.5%) | 3,386 (16.1%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 1,698 (6.9%) | 1,847 (8.8%) |
Total | 24,607 (100.0%) | 21,047 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Walton County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Walton County are 60 to 89 minutes (5,535 commuters, 13.6%), 45 to 59 minutes (5,245 commuters, 12.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (5,244 commuters, 12.9%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 1,039 | 2.5% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 2,160 | 5.3% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 3,703 | 9.1% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 4,644 | 11.4% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 4,992 | 12.2% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 2,288 | 5.6% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 5,244 | 12.9% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 1,816 | 4.5% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 2,292 | 5.6% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 5,245 | 12.9% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 5,535 | 13.6% |
90 or more Minutes | 1,801 | 4.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Walton County
The most common commute times in Walton County are 60 to 89 minutes (3,959 commuters, 17.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (2,816 commuters, 15.4%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 682 (3.0%) | 357 (1.9%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 938 (4.2%) | 1,222 (6.7%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,278 (5.7%) | 2,425 (13.3%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,828 (8.1%) | 2,816 (15.4%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 3,223 (14.3%) | 1,769 (9.7%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 1,048 (4.7%) | 1,240 (6.8%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 2,650 (11.8%) | 2,594 (14.2%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 1,113 (5.0%) | 703 (3.8%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 1,554 (6.9%) | 738 (4.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 3,155 (14.1%) | 2,090 (11.4%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 3,959 (17.6%) | 1,576 (8.6%) |
90 or more Minutes | 1,028 (4.6%) | 773 (4.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Walton County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Walton County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,816, 17.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,794, 15.3%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,942 (8.6%) | 724 (4.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,587 (7.1%) | 628 (3.4%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 1,830 (8.2%) | 1,158 (6.3%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 3,063 (13.6%) | 1,790 (9.8%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 2,184 (9.7%) | 1,556 (8.5%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 3,816 (17.0%) | 2,794 (15.3%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 2,717 (12.1%) | 2,389 (13.1%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 1,749 (7.8%) | 2,409 (13.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 513 (2.3%) | 863 (4.7%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 900 (4.0%) | 1,136 (6.2%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 155 (0.7%) | 412 (2.2%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 179 (0.8%) | 172 (0.9%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 930 (4.1%) | 968 (5.3%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 891 (4.0%) | 1,304 (7.1%) |
Total | 22,456 (100.0%) | 18,303 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Walton County
Occupancy by Ownership in Walton County
Of the total 34,070 dwellings in Walton County, owner-occupied units account for 26,413 (77.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,657 (22.5%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 26,413 | 77.5% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 7,657 | 22.5% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 34,070 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Walton County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 6,491 | 19.1% |
2-Person Household | 11,847 | 34.8% |
3-Person Household | 6,066 | 17.8% |
4+ Person Household | 9,666 | 28.4% |
Total Housing Units | 34,070 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Walton County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 4,401 (67.8%) | 2,090 (32.2%) |
2-Person Household | 9,732 (82.2%) | 2,115 (17.8%) |
3-Person Household | 4,703 (77.5%) | 1,363 (22.5%) |
4+ Person Household | 7,577 (78.4%) | 2,089 (21.6%) |
Total Housing Units | 26,413 (77.5%) | 7,657 (22.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Walton County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 2,205 (60.4%) | 1,446 (39.6%) |
High School Diploma | 7,190 (72.0%) | 2,795 (28.0%) |
College/Associate Degree | 8,595 (76.0%) | 2,715 (24.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 8,423 (92.3%) | 701 (7.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Walton County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 5,650 | 16.6% |
35 to 44 Years | 5,794 | 17.0% |
45 to 54 Years | 6,896 | 20.2% |
55 to 64 Years | 6,535 | 19.2% |
65 to 74 Years | 5,536 | 16.3% |
75 to 84 Years | 2,675 | 7.9% |
85 Years and Over | 984 | 2.9% |
Total | 34,070 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Walton County
Median Income by Occupancy in Walton County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 26,413 (77.5%) | $91,343 |
Renter-Occupied | 7,657 (22.5%) | $46,945 |
Average | 34,070 (100.0%) | $79,425 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Walton County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 321 (1.2%) | 506 (6.6%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 212 (0.8%) | 164 (2.1%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 534 (2.0%) | 298 (3.9%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 718 (2.7%) | 591 (7.7%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 791 (3.0%) | 445 (5.8%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,301 (4.9%) | 973 (12.7%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 2,868 (10.9%) | 1,029 (13.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 3,790 (14.3%) | 1,685 (22.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,957 (15.0%) | 1,225 (16.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6,313 (23.9%) | 475 (6.2%) |
$150,000 or more | 5,608 (21.2%) | 266 (3.5%) |
Total | 26,413 (100.0%) | 7,657 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Walton County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 1,483 (5.6%) | 53 (0.7%) |
$300 to $499 | 3,372 (12.8%) | 431 (5.6%) |
$500 to $799 | 3,710 (14.1%) | 979 (12.8%) |
$800 to $999 | 1,845 (7.0%) | 1,015 (13.3%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 5,578 (21.1%) | 3,112 (40.6%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 4,905 (18.6%) | 1,160 (15.1%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 3,370 (12.8%) | 375 (4.9%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 1,067 (4.0%) | 92 (1.2%) |
$3,000 or more | 1,083 (4.1%) | 44 (0.6%) |
Total | 26,413 (100.0%) | 7,657 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Walton County
Housing Structures in Walton County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 29,231 | 85.8% |
Single Unit, Attached | 357 | 1.1% |
2 Unit Apartments | 719 | 2.1% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 692 | 2.0% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 603 | 1.8% |
10 or more Apartments | 227 | 0.7% |
Mobile Home / Other | 2,241 | 6.6% |
Total | 34,070 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Walton County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 25,082 (85.8%) | 4,149 (14.2%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 70 (19.6%) | 287 (80.4%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 22 (3.1%) | 697 (96.9%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 692 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 31 (5.1%) | 572 (94.9%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 227 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 1,208 (53.9%) | 1,033 (46.1%) |
Total | 26,413 (77.5%) | 7,657 (22.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Walton County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 53 (0.2%) | 168 (2.2%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 80 (0.3%) | 588 (7.7%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 4,304 (16.3%) | 3,562 (46.5%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 11,124 (42.1%) | 2,360 (30.8%) |
8 or more Rooms | 10,852 (41.1%) | 979 (12.8%) |
Total | 26,413 (100.0%) | 7,657 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Walton County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 7,788 (29.5%) | 972 (12.7%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 776 (2.9%) | 261 (3.4%) |
Electricity | 17,321 (65.6%) | 6,337 (82.8%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (0.4%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 426 (1.6%) | 17 (0.2%) |
No Fuel Used | 102 (0.4%) | 38 (0.5%) |
Total | 26,413 (100.0%) | 7,657 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Walton County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 320 (1.2%) | 580 (7.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 4,452 (16.9%) | 2,907 (38.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 10,405 (39.4%) | 2,833 (37.0%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 11,236 (42.5%) | 1,337 (17.5%) |
Total | 26,413 (100.0%) | 7,657 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Walton County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Walton County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 9,282 | 17,131 |
Median Property Value | $237,600 | $281,600 |
Median Household Income | $61,618 | $4,308 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $496 | $1,065 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,684 | $300 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Walton County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 720 (7.8%) | 563 (3.3%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 558 (6.0%) | 326 (1.9%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 4,740 (51.1%) | 8,666 (50.6%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 2,323 (25.0%) | 6,219 (36.3%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 723 (7.8%) | 1,062 (6.2%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 109 (1.2%) | 139 (0.8%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 109 (1.2%) | 156 (0.9%) |
Total | 9,282 (100.0%) | 17,131 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Walton County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 420 (4.5%) | 213 (1.2%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 1,220 (13.1%) | 113 (0.7%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 718 (7.7%) | 823 (4.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,354 (14.6%) | 583 (3.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,752 (18.9%) | 1,514 (8.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,270 (13.7%) | 2,038 (11.9%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,248 (13.5%) | 2,687 (15.7%) |
$150,000 or more | 1,300 (14.0%) | 5,065 (29.6%) |
Total | 9,282 (100.0%) | 17,131 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Walton County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 2,520 (27.2%) | 107,428 (627.1%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 1,677 (18.1%) | 5,142 (30.0%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 1,191 (12.8%) | 4,904 (28.6%) |
4.0x or more | 3,851 (41.5%) | 2,932 (17.1%) |
Total | 9,282 (100.0%) | 17,131 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Walton County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 1,941 (20.9%) | 45 (0.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 2,207 (23.8%) | 1,296 (7.6%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 4,851 (52.3%) | 2,408 (14.1%) |
Total | 9,282 (100.0%) | 17,131 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Walton County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Walton County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 6,455 (93.8%) | 426 (6.2%) |
6 to 18 Years | 16,472 (90.7%) | 1,694 (9.3%) |
19 to 25 Years | 6,282 (79.5%) | 1,619 (20.5%) |
26 to 34 Years | 8,514 (79.1%) | 2,254 (20.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 9,384 (77.8%) | 2,675 (22.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 11,755 (86.9%) | 1,769 (13.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 11,108 (89.4%) | 1,311 (10.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 9,015 (99.6%) | 33 (0.4%) |
75 Years and older | 6,047 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 85,032 (87.8%) | 11,781 (12.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Walton County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 6,455 (93.8%) | 426 (6.2%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 16,472 (90.7%) | 1,694 (9.3%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 6,282 (79.5%) | 1,619 (20.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Walton County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 6,835 (76.4%) | 2,107 (23.6%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 12,631 (82.3%) | 2,718 (17.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 12,578 (86.2%) | 2,016 (13.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12,582 (86.4%) | 1,979 (13.6%) |
$100,000 and over | 40,390 (93.2%) | 2,948 (6.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Walton County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 3,244 (47.1%) | 3,322 (48.3%) |
6 to 18 Years | 5,960 (32.8%) | 11,121 (61.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 950 (12.0%) | 5,591 (70.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 1,439 (13.4%) | 7,259 (67.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,229 (10.2%) | 8,608 (71.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,419 (10.5%) | 10,950 (81.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,301 (18.5%) | 9,606 (77.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 8,755 (96.8%) | 5,058 (55.9%) |
75 Years and over | 6,000 (99.2%) | 3,702 (61.2%) |
Total | 31,297 (32.3%) | 65,217 (67.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Walton County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 467 (5.1%) | 353 (4.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 438 (4.4%) | 799 (7.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,380 (12.9%) | 2,729 (14.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,395 (33.0%) | 1,212 (25.1%) |
75 Years and over | 1,286 (48.9%) | 1,669 (48.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Walton County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 78 (0.9%) | 66 (0.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 215 (2.1%) | 77 (0.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 700 (3.8%) | 522 (2.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 493 (11.7%) | 444 (9.2%) |
75 Years and over | 618 (23.5%) | 774 (22.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 108 (1.2%) | 158 (1.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 25 (0.3%) | 177 (1.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 585 (3.2%) | 613 (3.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 415 (9.8%) | 247 (5.1%) |
75 Years and over | 263 (10.0%) | 250 (7.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 428 (4.7%) | 163 (1.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 183 (1.8%) | 392 (3.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,004 (5.4%) | 622 (3.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 204 (4.8%) | 342 (7.1%) |
75 Years and over | 338 (12.8%) | 481 (14.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 29 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 42 (0.4%) | 108 (1.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,359 (7.4%) | 1,586 (8.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 685 (16.2%) | 987 (20.5%) |
75 Years and over | 870 (33.1%) | 1,148 (33.6%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 51 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 39 (0.4%) | 33 (0.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 322 (1.7%) | 429 (2.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 175 (4.1%) | 77 (1.6%) |
75 Years and over | 185 (7.0%) | 420 (12.3%) |
Technology Access in Walton County
Computing Device Access in Walton County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 27,569 | 80.9% |
Smartphone | 30,015 | 88.1% |
Tablet | 23,291 | 68.4% |
No Computing Device | 2,008 | 5.9% |
Total | 34,070 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Walton County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 25 | 0.1% |
Broadband Home | 26,442 | 77.6% |
Cellular Data Only | 3,225 | 9.5% |
Satellite Internet | 3,020 | 8.9% |
No Internet | 3,204 | 9.4% |
Total | 34,070 | 100.0% |
Walton County Summary
Walton County is located in the northeastern part of the state of Georgia, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is bordered by Barrow, Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale, and Oconee counties. The county seat is Monroe, and the largest city is Loganville. The county was created in 1818 and named after George Walton, one of the three signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia.
Geography
Walton County covers an area of approximately 437 square miles, with a population of 83,768 as of the 2010 census. The terrain is mostly hilly, with the highest point being 1,000 feet above sea level. The county is drained by the Apalachee River, which flows through the county from east to west. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Jackson, Lake Oconee, and Lake Sinclair.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the Piedmont region in the north and the Appalachian region in the south. The Piedmont region is characterized by rolling hills and is home to the majority of the county's population. The Appalachian region is more mountainous and is home to the county's highest point, as well as several state parks.
Economy
Walton County has a diverse economy, with the largest industries being manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The county is home to several large manufacturing companies, including Georgia-Pacific, which produces paper products, and the Walton County Industrial Park, which is home to several automotive and aerospace companies.
Retail is also a major industry in the county, with several large shopping centers and malls located in the county. Healthcare is also a major industry, with several hospitals and medical centers located in the county.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Walton County had a population of 83,768. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 15.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the county was $25,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Conclusion
Walton County is a diverse county located in the northeastern part of the state of Georgia. It is home to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The county has a population of 83,768, with a median income of $50,945. The county is divided into two distinct regions, the Piedmont region in the north and the Appalachian region in the south. Walton County is a great place to live, work, and play.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Walton County?
Total Population of Walton County is 97,752.
What is the Total Male Population of Walton County?
Total Male Population of Walton County is 47,777.
What is the Total Female Population of Walton County?
Total Female Population of Walton County is 49,975.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Walton County?
There are 95.60 Males per 100 Females in Walton County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Walton County?
There are 104.60 Females per 100 Males in Walton County.
What is the Median Population Age in Walton County?
Median Population Age in Walton County is 39.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Walton County
Average Family Size in Walton County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Walton County
Average Household Size in Walton County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Walton County?
Per Capita income in Walton County is $34,295.
What is the Median Family Income in Walton County?
Median Family Income in Walton County is $91,328.
What is the Median Household income in Walton County?
Median Household Income in Walton County is $79,425.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Walton County?
Income or Wage Gap in Walton County is 24.4%.
Women in Walton County earn 75.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Walton County?
Family Income Deficit in Walton County is $11,888.
Families that are below poverty line in Walton County earn $11,888 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Walton County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Walton County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Walton County?
There are 49,065 People in the Labor Forcein in Walton County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Walton County?
63.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Walton County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Walton County?
Unemployment Rate in Walton County is 5.2%.