Walnut Creek, NC Demographics

A map of Walnut Creek's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,295	935	91.1%	86.3%
Multiracial	62	23	4.4%	2.1%
Hispanic	31	48	2.2%	4.4%
Asian	18	26	1.3%	2.4%
Black	13	51	0.9%	4.7%
Native American/Other	3	1	0.2%	0.1%

Walnut Creek, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,422, a dramatic increase from the 1,084 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.1% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walnut Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walnut Creek has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Walnut Creek, that probability was 25.1% in 2020 and 16.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walnut Creek is ranked the 398th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Walnut Creek was ranked the 431st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walnut Creek's White Population

1,295 residents of Walnut Creek, or 91.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walnut Creek is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Walnut Creek ranks 163rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Creek's White population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. White residents' share of Walnut Creek's population has increased from 86.3% to 91.1%.

Walnut Creek is more White than neighboring Elroy (48.7% White), New Hope (28.8% White), La Grange (35.9% White), Seven Springs (56.3% White), and Goldsboro (34.2% White).

Walnut Creek's Black Population

13 residents of Walnut Creek, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walnut Creek is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Walnut Creek ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Creek's Black population has declined by an estimated 74.5%. Black residents' share of Walnut Creek's population has decreased from 4.7% to 0.9%.

Walnut Creek is more Black than neighboring Seven Springs (0% Black). Walnut Creek is less Black than neighboring Elroy (28.9% Black), New Hope (50.2% Black), La Grange (59.8% Black), and Goldsboro (52.5% Black).

Walnut Creek's Asian Population

18 residents of Walnut Creek, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walnut Creek is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Walnut Creek ranks 96th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Creek's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Asian residents' share of Walnut Creek's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.3%.

Walnut Creek is more Asian than neighboring New Hope (0% Asian), La Grange (0.1% Asian), and Seven Springs (0% Asian). Walnut Creek is less Asian than neighboring Elroy (3% Asian), and Goldsboro (1.6% Asian).

Walnut Creek's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Walnut Creek, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walnut Creek is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Walnut Creek ranks 499th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Walnut Creek's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.2%.

Walnut Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring La Grange (0% Hispanic), and Seven Springs (0% Hispanic). Walnut Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Elroy (17.3% Hispanic), New Hope (19.2% Hispanic), and Goldsboro (6.1% Hispanic).

Walnut Creek's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Walnut Creek, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Walnut Creek is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Walnut Creek ranks 717th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Creek's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walnut Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Walnut Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elroy (0.1% Native American/Other), La Grange (0% Native American/Other), and Seven Springs (0% Native American/Other). Walnut Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Hope (0.7% Native American/Other), and Goldsboro (0.9% Native American/Other).

Walnut Creek's Multiracial Population

62 residents of Walnut Creek, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walnut Creek is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Walnut Creek ranks 691st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Creek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 169.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Walnut Creek's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.4%.

Walnut Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Elroy (2% Multiracial), New Hope (1.1% Multiracial), and La Grange (4.2% Multiracial). Walnut Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Seven Springs (43.8% Multiracial), and Goldsboro (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.