Population 7,083 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Walnut Grove
Household size in Walnut Grove
| Period | Walnut Grove | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.14 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Walnut Grove run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Broomfield as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.79 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Walnut Grove
| Period | Walnut Grove | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 37.6 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 39.7 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.7 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Walnut Grove are younger than 39.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.5, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Walnut Grove
| Period | Walnut Grove | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 9.3% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 7.8% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.1% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Walnut Grove: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 7.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Walnut Grove
Renters in Walnut Grove
| Period | Walnut Grove | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 24.6% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 29.0% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 31.2% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 35.7% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +11.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.1% of households in Walnut Grove rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a quarter of owners (27.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the center. The renter share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Walnut Grove
| Period | Walnut Grove | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.3% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 6.4% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.9% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in Walnut Grove are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Broomfield as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Walnut Grove
| Period | Walnut Grove | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1989 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1990 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1991 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1995 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Walnut Grove was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Broomfield as a whole, where the median home dates to 1995.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Walnut Grove
| Period | Walnut Grove | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,356 | $1,328 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,542 | $1,494 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,896 | $1,852 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,591 | $2,358 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,235 | +$1,030 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Walnut Grove costs $2,591 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,235 a month from 2006–10, a 91% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Walnut Grove
Bachelor's degrees in Walnut Grove
| Period | Walnut Grove | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8% | 45.2% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.2% | 47.3% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.9% | 51.2% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.6% | 57.8% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +12.5 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Walnut Grove is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in Broomfield overall (57.8%). The share with a degree is up 13.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Walnut Grove
| Period | Walnut Grove | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 94.5% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 94.8% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 96.1% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 96.6% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Walnut Grove: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Broomfield as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Walnut Grove
| Period | Walnut Grove | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 6.3% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Walnut Grove runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Walnut Grove compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove | 2.54 | 39.1 | 5.4% | 11.1% | 5.3% | 1982 | $2,591 | 54.6% | 97.5% | 3.5% |
| Kings Mill | 2.39 | 41.4 | 10.0% | 26.0% | 8.4% | 1983 | $2,553 | 53.5% | 95.0% | 6.1% |
| North Central Westminster | 2.51 | 38.2 | 4.7% | 33.3% | 3.8% | 1995 | $2,411 | 57.9% | 95.4% | 3.7% |
| East Central Westminster | 2.61 | 42.3 | 9.3% | 20.7% | 5.8% | 1980 | $2,869 | 46.1% | 92.6% | 2.5% |
| Northwest Arvada | 2.41 | 43.6 | 7.7% | 23.1% | 6.5% | 1976 | $2,479 | 50.0% | 96.8% | 2.6% |
| Scenic Heights | 2.18 | 46.8 | 5.6% | 28.7% | 9.3% | 1969 | $1,886 | 45.7% | 95.1% | 2.0% |
| Brandywine | 2.84 | 39.4 | 8.2% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 1994 | $2,732 | 50.0% | 94.2% | 4.8% |
| South Central Westminster | 2.66 | 36.5 | 14.4% | 33.6% | 9.0% | 1974 | $1,860 | 23.7% | 81.0% | 4.1% |
| South Westminster | 2.41 | 35.8 | 12.8% | 60.8% | 4.9% | 1973 | $1,603 | 23.0% | 82.7% | 4.9% |
| Lamar Heights Area | 2.68 | 38.7 | 8.6% | 30.0% | 8.0% | 1971 | $1,965 | 40.3% | 95.5% | 3.0% |
| Ralston Valley | 2.35 | 47.1 | 4.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 1988 | $2,459 | 49.9% | 97.5% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Walnut Grove. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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