Population 7,436 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Walnut Valley
Household size in Walnut Valley
| Period | Walnut Valley | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.95 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.91 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Walnut Valley is a place of small households, averaging 1.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 1.95 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 Valley
| Period | Walnut Valley | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.4 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.4, Walnut Valley is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 32.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Walnut Valley is younger than at least four in five Little Rock neighborhoods.
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 Valley
| Period | Walnut Valley | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Walnut Valley (15.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Valley
Renters in Walnut Valley
| Period | Walnut Valley | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.6% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.0% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.9% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.9% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Walnut Valley rent: 71.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Little Rock neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
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 Valley
| Period | Walnut Valley | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Walnut Valley: 16.1% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Valley
| Period | Walnut Valley | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Walnut Valley are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Little Rock area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1988. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Valley
| Period | Walnut Valley | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $729 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $767 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $843 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,033 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$304 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in Walnut Valley pays $1,033 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $304 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Walnut Valley
| Period | Walnut Valley | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.6% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.0% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.2% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Walnut Valley than nationally: 43.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
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 Valley
| Period | Walnut Valley | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Walnut Valley: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Valley
| Period | Walnut Valley | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Walnut Valley has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 Valley 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 Valley | 1.91 | 31.4 | 15.7% | 71.9% | 16.1% | 1982 | $1,033 | 43.2% | 95.3% | 3.2% |
| Reservoir | 2.56 | 32.9 | 37.5% | 47.1% | 18.2% | 1979 | $986 | 36.0% | 96.2% | 5.3% |
| Rock Creek | 2.10 | 41.3 | 4.5% | 44.7% | 8.5% | 1998 | $1,403 | 55.7% | 97.5% | 0.6% |
| River Mountain | 2.67 | 37.1 | 8.4% | 23.7% | 8.7% | 1984 | $1,250 | 67.8% | 98.1% | 1.6% |
| Woodland Edge | 2.38 | 34.1 | 3.1% | 35.8% | 2.6% | 2010 | $1,796 | 65.8% | 95.8% | 0.7% |
| Midtown | 2.19 | 37.9 | 8.8% | 34.0% | 12.0% | 1969 | $1,044 | 67.1% | 98.0% | 1.9% |
| John Barrow | 2.43 | 41.8 | 17.4% | 54.4% | 13.8% | 1979 | $1,129 | 26.9% | 89.5% | 7.5% |
| Briarwood | 1.87 | 35.8 | 9.4% | 61.0% | 14.1% | 1979 | $1,155 | 45.5% | 95.5% | 3.8% |
| Boyle Park | 2.10 | 28.6 | 35.5% | 44.3% | 13.6% | 1964 | $1,179 | 30.5% | 91.4% | 5.4% |
| Heights | 2.35 | 38.3 | 12.2% | 36.9% | 15.0% | 1961 | $1,141 | 73.6% | 98.4% | 0.9% |
| Westwood | 2.44 | 43.4 | 16.2% | 11.8% | 5.5% | 1986 | $1,150 | 34.1% | 89.9% | 3.0% |
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 Valley. 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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