Village · New York
Walton, New York
Walton, village, in Delaware County, New York. Walton had 2,824 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,885 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,423 (±441). GEOID 3678036.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,824
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,885 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,423 ±441
Median household income
$34,676
±$7,492 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$119,400
±$19,219 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$771
±$148 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Walton and what county is it in?
Walton is a village in Delaware County, New York. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 1,871 residents per square mile in 2020.
Walton lies entirely within the Town of Walton, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
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 2,824 people lived in Walton on July 1, 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 2,885 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,423 (±441).
| Measure | Walton | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,423 ±441 | 44,487 | −835 |
| Households | 1,181 ±198 | 19,203 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.02 ±0.27 | 2.20 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,365 ±211 | 30,057 | −355 |
Walton's population since 2000
From 3,070 in 2000 to 2,824 in 2025: down 8.0%. 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 55.1 years old; 13.2% are under 18 and 30.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.8%.
| Measure | Walton | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.1 ±6.4 | 48.8 | +13.5 |
| Under 18 years | 13.2% ±4.3 pts | 15.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.0% ±6.9 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±4.6 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.0% ±3.7 pts | 89.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±3.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±1.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.0% ±3.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±3.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 21.7% ±6.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3% ±2.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.3% ±5.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.3% ±8.8 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.1% ±6.4 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.4% ±7.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.0% ±4.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 1,181 households earn less than $34,676 a year (±$7,492), against $63,337 in Delaware County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $43,036 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Walton | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,676 ±$7,492 | $63,337 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,801 ±$16,074 | $85,568 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,765 ±$8,553 | $37,564 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 30.3% ±12.6 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.0% ±21.6 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.5% ±10.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% ±5.1 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0% ±7.0 pts | 87.8% | – |
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 62.2% of Walton's occupied homes and renters 37.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,400 by its owner (±$19,219). The median renter pays $771 a month including utilities, and 42.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Walton | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,400 ±$19,219 | $183,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $771 ±$148 | $880 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.1% ±18.7 pts | 37.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,337 ±$49 | $1,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.2% ±8.8 pts | 77.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.8% ±8.8 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,365 ±211 | 30,057 | −355 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±8.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.4% ±7.7 pts | 74.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% ±2.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 62.3% ±8.6 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.2% ±6.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
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 many new homes is Walton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Walton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Walton work and get to work?
66.8% of Walton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 15.7%.
| Measure | Walton | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.6% ±7.5 pts | 53.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.7% ±7.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.8% ±11.8 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0% ±9.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 13.7% ±6.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5% ±7.0 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.7 min ±3.5 | 25.7 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 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9706.01Delaware County | 2,041 | $48,413 |
| Tract 9706.02Delaware County | 3,181 | $49,567 |
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 New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Walton is the 6,535th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 251st-most populous of 594 in New York.
Walton ranks 1,618th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 251st | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,085th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 449th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,618th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,349th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,477th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,371st | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,110th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 82nd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,364th | 1,639 |
| Travel time to work | 1,522nd | 1,652 |
Walton's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, 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?
17 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.