Walton, IN

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    827
    US Senator
    Todd Young
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Banks
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    50.6
    3.25% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.8%
    15.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $45,660
    1.12% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $98,600
    10.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    393
    2.08% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Walton, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    92.5% of the residents in Walton, IN are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Walton, IN was $98,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

    Most people in Walton, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Walton, IN was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesIndianaCass County, INLogansport, INHoward, Cass & Tipton Counties--Kokomo City PUMA, IN

    Population & Diversity

    Walton, IN is home to a population of 827 people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 14.3% of Walton, IN residents were born outside of the country (118 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (655 people) in Walton, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 154 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 16 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92.5% of Walton, IN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Walton, IN was 93.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walton, IN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      655 ± 170
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      154 ± 153
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      16 ± 19
    18.9%
    Hispanic Population
    156 people

    In 2024, there were 4.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (655 people) in Walton, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 154 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 16 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    18.9% of the people in Walton, IN are hispanic (156 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Walton, IN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Indiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      111,417 ± 8,128 people
    2. India
      37,388 ± 4,734 people
    3. Nigeria
      18,164 ± 3,304 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 111,417 Indiana residents, followed by India with 37,388 and Nigeria with 18,164.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    14.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    118 people
    9.81%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    72 people

    As of 2024, 14.3% of Walton, IN residents (118 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Walton, IN was 9.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      25 ± 27
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      17 ± 30
    3. Vietnam
      8 ± 21

    Walton, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Walton, IN.

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    Health

    92.4% of the population of Walton, IN has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 6.05% on non-group plans, and 0.846% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1,524 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1681 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 474 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 36.5% were men and 63.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 49% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 36.5% were men and 63.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.62%
    Uninsured
    52.5%
    Employer Coverage
    17.9%
    Medicaid
    15.1%
    Medicare
    6.05%
    Non-Group
    0.846%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walton, IN grew by 36.4% from 5.59% to 7.62%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Walton, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Walton, IN employs 393 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Walton, IN were Manufacturing (116 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (53 people), and Educational Services (39 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($48,958), Manufacturing ($46,000), and Construction ($45,774).

    Employment

    Occupations

    393
    2024 Value
    ± 115
    2.08%
    1 Year growth
    ± 40.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Walton, IN grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 385 employees to 393 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walton, IN, are Production Occupations (69 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (60 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (34 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walton, IN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    393
    2024 Value
    ± 115
    2.08%
    1 Year growth
    ± 40.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Walton, IN grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 385 employees to 393 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walton, IN, are Manufacturing (116 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (53 people), and Educational Services (39 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walton, IN, though some of these residents may live in Walton, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,125
    Median earning men ± $10,773
    $23,472
    Median earning women ± $15,158

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($67,667), Retail Trade ($31,563), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($12,411).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($50,455), Public Administration ($48,125), and Manufacturing ($33,571).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

    Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Walton, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (39.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Indiana

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    Todd Young
    Senator from Indiana3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017
    Jim Banks
    Senator from Indiana1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Walton, IN was $98,600 in 2024, which is 0.296 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $89,200 to $98,600, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Walton, IN is 72.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Walton, IN have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Walton, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $98,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,465
    $296
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$80

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Walton, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Walton, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    72.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.4% of the housing units in Walton, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $45,660
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,179
    409
    Number of Households
    ± 98

    In 2024, the median household income of the 409 households in Walton, IN declined from $45,660 from the previous year's value of $46,176.

    The following chart displays the households in Walton, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Walton, IN is from Indiana.
    0.442
    2024 Wage GINI in Indiana
    0.445
    2023 Wage GINI in Indiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.807% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (88.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (5.93%)
    3. Carpooled (2.96%)

    In 2024, 88.7% of workers in Walton, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (5.93%) and those who carpooled to work (2.96%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Walton, IN have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Walton, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Walton, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Walton, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Walton, IN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walton, IN (172 out of 827 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Walton, IN is Two Or More, followed by Hispanic and White.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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