Population 306 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Walnut Hill
Household size in Walnut Hill
| Period | Walnut Hill | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Walnut Hill are small: just 2.20 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
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 Hill
| Period | Walnut Hill | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.5 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.5 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Walnut Hill skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 52.8 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Hill
| Period | Walnut Hill | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Walnut Hill: 2.9% of households, against 11.6% 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 Hill
Renters in Walnut Hill
| Period | Walnut Hill | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Walnut Hill is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 51.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Hill
| Period | Walnut Hill | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.9% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 40.5% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 38.2% of the housing in Walnut Hill, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Hill
| Period | Walnut Hill | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 |
Walnut Hill has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally.
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 Hill
| Period | Walnut Hill | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $963 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $890 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $712 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,243 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$280 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Walnut Hill pays $1,243 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Alabama as a whole ($1,091). Rent takes 20.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Walnut Hill
| Period | Walnut Hill | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Walnut Hill (35.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in Alabama overall (29.0%).
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 Hill
| Period | Walnut Hill | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Walnut Hill is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 Hill
| Period | Walnut Hill | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Walnut Hill: 6.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% 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 Hill compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hill | 2.20 | 54.5 | 2.9% | 14.2% | 38.2% | 1996 | $1,243 | 35.7% | 93.8% | 6.9% |
| Thornton | 2.20 | 50.1 | 2.9% | 14.0% | 35.0% | 1993 | $1,188 | 28.6% | 93.1% | 6.8% |
| East Tallassee | 2.04 | 62.8 | 9.1% | 7.4% | 53.1% | 1990 | $953 | 42.7% | 96.5% | 0.8% |
| Pinnell | 2.51 | 46.3 | 2.4% | 13.6% | 40.0% | 1984 | $825 | 18.3% | 93.0% | 5.4% |
| Reeltown | 2.50 | 48.0 | 10.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 1988 | $684 | 21.8% | 85.8% | 2.4% |
| Tallapoosa City | 2.58 | 44.2 | 8.0% | 15.0% | 20.2% | 1986 | $546 | 23.8% | 89.2% | 2.1% |
| Jamesville | 2.75 | 48.7 | 8.7% | 12.2% | 17.1% | 1979 | $719 | 15.8% | 89.4% | 6.3% |
| Notasulga | 2.50 | 43.7 | 12.7% | 19.8% | 13.1% | 1982 | $745 | 12.0% | 84.0% | 8.3% |
| Carrville | 2.47 | 42.9 | 14.2% | 13.1% | 19.3% | 1983 | $729 | 15.6% | 85.1% | 2.6% |
| Camp Hill | 2.35 | 45.1 | 11.8% | 18.5% | 23.7% | 1980 | $620 | 10.9% | 82.2% | 4.8% |
| Tallassee | 2.56 | 41.5 | 12.8% | 30.8% | 17.5% | 1980 | $916 | 17.5% | 90.3% | 5.6% |
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 Hill. 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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