Walnut Grove, MN Demographics

A map of Walnut Grove's Population by Race

Walnut Grove, Minnesota has an estimated population of 808, an increase from the 751 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.3% White, 39.2% Asian, 6.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Native American/Other, 1.9% Black, and 1.0% Hispanic. 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 considerably more diverse than Minnesota 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 50.4% in 2020 and 60.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walnut Grove is ranked the 396th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 407th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walnut Grove's White Population

390 residents of Walnut Grove, or 48.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walnut Grove is significantly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Walnut Grove ranks 864th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's White population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has decreased from 58.7% to 48.3%.

Walnut Grove is less White than neighboring Revere (92.2% White), Tracy (67.3% White), Westbrook (85.4% White), Dovray (100% White), and Lucan (91.8% White).

Walnut Grove's Black Population

15 residents of Walnut Grove, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walnut Grove is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Walnut Grove ranks 586th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Black population has grown by an estimated 1400.0%. Black residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.9%.

Walnut Grove is more Black than neighboring Revere (1.6% Black), Tracy (0% Black), Westbrook (0.4% Black), Dovray (0% Black), and Lucan (0% Black).

Walnut Grove's Asian Population

317 residents of Walnut Grove, or 39.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walnut Grove is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Walnut Grove ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Asian residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 39.2%.

Walnut Grove is more Asian than neighboring Revere (1.6% Asian), Tracy (12.1% Asian), Westbrook (7.6% Asian), Dovray (0% Asian), and Lucan (0% Asian).

Walnut Grove's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Walnut Grove, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walnut Grove is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Walnut Grove ranks 699th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.

Walnut Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Revere (0% Hispanic), and Dovray (0% Hispanic). Walnut Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Tracy (19.3% Hispanic), Westbrook (4.3% Hispanic), and Lucan (8.2% Hispanic).

Walnut Grove's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Walnut Grove, or 3.0% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Walnut Grove ranks 712th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has increased from 0.1% to 3.0%.

Walnut Grove is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tracy (0.1% Native American/Other), Westbrook (0.5% Native American/Other), Dovray (0% Native American/Other), and Lucan (0% Native American/Other). Walnut Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Revere (4.7% Native American/Other).

Walnut Grove's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Walnut Grove, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walnut Grove is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Walnut Grove ranks 862nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 980.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has increased from 0.7% to 6.7%.

Walnut Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Revere (0% Multiracial), Tracy (1.2% Multiracial), Westbrook (1.9% Multiracial), Dovray (0% Multiracial), and Lucan (0% 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.