Population 1,924 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Walnut Shade
Household size in Walnut Shade
| Period | Walnut Shade | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Walnut Shade average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Missouri as a whole, where it has 2.49 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.48, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Shade
| Period | Walnut Shade | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.3, Walnut Shade is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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 Shade
| Period | Walnut Shade | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.5% of households in Walnut Shade, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Shade
Renters in Walnut Shade
| Period | Walnut Shade | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Walnut Shade is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below 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 Shade
| Period | Walnut Shade | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Walnut Shade as nationally: 9.2%, against 9.6%.
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 Shade
| Period | Walnut Shade | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +6 |
Walnut Shade has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, 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 Shade
| Period | Walnut Shade | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $599 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,013 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $685 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $794 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$195 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Walnut Shade costs $794 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 25.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Shade
Bachelor's degrees in Walnut Shade
| Period | Walnut Shade | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Walnut Shade (37.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in Missouri overall (32.6%).
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 Shade
| Period | Walnut Shade | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Walnut Shade have finished high school as nationally: 90.7%, 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 Shade
| Period | Walnut Shade | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Walnut Shade has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 Shade 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 Shade | 2.69 | 44.3 | 2.5% | 23.6% | 9.2% | 2003 | $794 | 37.6% | 90.7% | 2.0% |
| Bull Creek | 2.35 | 46.6 | 5.8% | 43.9% | 16.0% | 1998 | $800 | 31.6% | 84.2% | 4.2% |
| Saddlebrooke | 2.73 | 44.1 | 5.1% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 1999 | $1,064 | 36.4% | 93.9% | 0.5% |
| Merriam Woods | 2.82 | 39.7 | 12.6% | 22.5% | 24.9% | 1993 | $956 | 13.2% | 87.1% | 7.7% |
| Chestnutridge | 2.73 | 44.9 | 4.4% | 5.8% | 8.8% | 2002 | $1,023 | 38.5% | 95.3% | 0.6% |
| Rockaway Beach | 2.80 | 41.8 | 10.0% | 22.5% | 23.4% | 1991 | $886 | 16.6% | 88.2% | 8.4% |
| Tauria | 2.94 | 42.9 | 10.0% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 2001 | $936 | 28.3% | 92.6% | 12.4% |
| Spokane | 2.96 | 42.6 | 2.7% | 11.7% | 18.1% | 1988 | $1,045 | 21.7% | 92.5% | 0.3% |
| Branson | 2.49 | 41.2 | 7.5% | 42.7% | 23.2% | 1998 | $973 | 29.7% | 91.8% | 3.7% |
| Forsyth | 2.12 | 56.0 | 6.6% | 21.4% | 8.9% | 1987 | $820 | 26.9% | 92.5% | 2.1% |
| Branson West | 2.08 | 57.3 | 3.3% | 23.4% | 19.5% | 1997 | $848 | 27.6% | 93.8% | 3.6% |
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 Shade. 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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