Walnut Grove, AL Demographics

A map of Walnut Grove's Population by Race

Walnut Grove, Alabama has an estimated population of 896, a large increase from the 773 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.3% White, 29.5% Hispanic, 8.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walnut Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walnut Grove has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Walnut Grove, that probability was 11.9% in 2020 and 51.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walnut Grove is ranked the 338th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 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 Grove was ranked the 347th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walnut Grove's White Population

558 residents of Walnut Grove, or 62.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walnut Grove is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Walnut Grove ranks 39th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's White population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. White residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has decreased from 93.8% to 62.3%.

Walnut Grove is less White than neighboring Altoona (92.3% White), Bristow Cove (100% White), Gallant (99.2% White), New Union (99% White), and Douglas (72.3% White).

Walnut Grove's Black Population

0 residents of Walnut Grove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walnut Grove is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Walnut Grove ranks 557th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Walnut Grove is less Black than neighboring Altoona (0.2% Black).

Walnut Grove's Asian Population

0 residents of Walnut Grove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walnut Grove is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Walnut Grove ranks 320th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Walnut Grove's Hispanic Population

264 residents of Walnut Grove, or 29.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walnut Grove is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Walnut Grove ranks 312th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1366.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has increased from 2.3% to 29.5%.

Walnut Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Altoona (6.4% Hispanic), Bristow Cove (0% Hispanic), Gallant (0% Hispanic), New Union (0% Hispanic), and Douglas (26% Hispanic).

Walnut Grove's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Walnut Grove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Walnut Grove is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Walnut Grove ranks 345th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Walnut Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Altoona (0.2% Native American/Other).

Walnut Grove's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Walnut Grove, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walnut Grove is higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Walnut Grove ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 221.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has increased from 3.0% to 8.3%.

Walnut Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Altoona (1% Multiracial), Bristow Cove (0% Multiracial), Gallant (0.8% Multiracial), New Union (1% Multiracial), and Douglas (1.7% 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.