Walnut Creek, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Walnut Creek | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,456 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3361.1 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.52% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 30,370 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Walnut Creek grew by 9.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 66,429 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Walnut Creek has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Walnut Creek | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $134,233 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.79% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Walnut Creek is about 39% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Walnut Creek | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $790,309 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,598 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Walnut Creek is about 25.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,598 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Walnut Creek spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 225 hours, about 9.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Walnut Creek | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 54.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 225 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,985 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 28.0% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 37,458 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,685 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Walnut Creek is 27 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Walnut Creek has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Walnut Creek | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Walnut Creek has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Walnut Creek | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 6.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Walnut Creek, California.
What is the population of Walnut Creek, California?
The population of Walnut Creek, California is 66,456, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Walnut Creek, California?
The population density of Walnut Creek, California is 3361.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Walnut Creek, California?
The median household income in Walnut Creek, California is $134,233, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Walnut Creek, California?
The median home price in Walnut Creek, California is $790,309, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Walnut Creek, California?
The unemployment rate in Walnut Creek, California is 5.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.