City · Kentucky
Walton, Kentucky
Walton, city, mostly in Boone County (93.8% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Kenton County, Kentucky. Walton had 5,868 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,460 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,730 (±324). GEOID 2180490.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,868
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,460 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,730 ±324
Median household income
$77,917
±$14,641 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$262,200
±$24,502 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$1,306
±$98 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Walton and what county is it in?
Walton is a city mostly in Boone County (93.8% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Kenton County, Kentucky. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 1,148 residents per square mile in 2020.
Walton is in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County | 5,121 | 93.8% |
| Kenton County | 339 | 6.2% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Walton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,868 people lived in Walton on July 1, 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 5,460 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,730 (±324).
| Measure | Walton | Boone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,730 ±324 | 139,841 | +1,462 |
| Households | 1,697 ±192 | 50,963 | +268 |
| Average household size | 3.37 ±0.33 | 2.72 | +0.39 |
| Housing units | 1,766 ±201 | 53,195 | +225 |
Walton's population since 2000
From 2,450 in 2000 to 5,868 in 2025: up 139.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Walton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Walton?
The median resident of Walton is 29.9 years old; 40.9% are under 18 and 7.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.5%.
| Measure | Walton | Boone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.9 ±3.5 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 40.9% ±4.5 pts | 25.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.5% ±2.2 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 50.0% ±4.5 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2% ±5.1 pts | 82.3% | −9.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±3.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±3.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8% ±3.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3% ±4.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±3.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.8% ±3.9 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±2.3 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4% ±3.1 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.6% ±7.4 pts | 35.7% | +12.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.2% ±5.6 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.3% ±7.1 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Walton earn?
Half of Walton's 1,697 households earn less than $77,917 a year (±$14,641), against $99,414 in Boone County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $82,619 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Walton | Boone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,917 ±$14,641 | $99,414 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,027 ±$10,505 | $123,997 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,294 ±$4,395 | $46,264 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% ±7.5 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.7% ±12.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.3% ±5.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±3.2 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±4.1 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Walton?
Owners occupy 73.2% of Walton's occupied homes and renters 26.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $262,200 by its owner (±$24,502). The median renter pays $1,306 a month including utilities, and 27.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Walton | Boone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $262,200 ±$24,502 | $277,300 | +$65,412 |
| Median gross rent | $1,306 ±$98 | $1,373 | +$206 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.1% ±14.2 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,635 ±$120 | $1,656 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.2% ±7.4 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.8% ±7.4 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,766 ±201 | 53,195 | +225 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1% ±3.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.6% ±6.0 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% ±2.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.8% ±3.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 25.1% ±7.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0% ±5.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% ±2.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Walton work and get to work?
77.3% of Walton's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.5 minutes.
| Measure | Walton | Boone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.2% ±5.5 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3% ±7.5 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1% ±5.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4% ±4.9 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.5 min ±6.4 | 25.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Walton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Walton, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 706.06Boone County | 5,755 | $76,186 |
| Tract 637.01Kenton County | 3,922 | $105,179 |
| Tract 706.04Boone County | 2,926 | $125,813 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Walton) · Census block assignment files
How does Walton compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Walton is the 4,477th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 74th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Walton ranks 55th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 74th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 13th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 109th | 232 |
| Median household income | 55th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 130th | 232 |
| Median home value | 48th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 31st | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 149th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68th | 223 |
| Median age | 217th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 64th | 229 |
| Work from home | 91st | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 20th | 232 |
Walton's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Walton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Walton?
19 of the 57 figures for Walton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Walton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Walton.