Walton, KY Demographics

A map of Walton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,997	4,847	87.2%	88.8%
Multiracial	371	274	6.5%	5.0%
Native American/Other	246	32	4.3%	0.6%
Hispanic	116	181	2.0%	3.3%
Black	0	63	0.0%	1.2%
Asian	0	63	0.0%	1.2%

Walton, Kentucky has an estimated population of 5,730, an increase from the 5,460 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.2% White, 6.5% Multiracial, 4.3% Native American/Other, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Walton, that probability was 20.8% in 2020 and 23.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walton is ranked the 81st most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Walton was ranked the 85th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walton's White Population

4,997 residents of Walton, or 87.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walton is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Walton ranks 321st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walton's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Walton's population has decreased from 88.8% to 87.2%.

Walton is more White than neighboring Crittenden (84% White), and Florence (77% White). Walton is less White than neighboring Verona (97% White), Union (89.4% White), and Independence (91.4% White).

Walton's Black Population

0 residents of Walton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walton is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Walton ranks 314th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Walton's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Walton is less Black than neighboring Crittenden (3% Black), Independence (1.5% Black), and Florence (6.7% Black).

Walton's Asian Population

0 residents of Walton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walton is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Walton ranks 119th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Walton's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Walton is less Asian than neighboring Verona (1.3% Asian), Crittenden (1.5% Asian), Union (1.8% Asian), Independence (1% Asian), and Florence (3.4% Asian).

Walton's Hispanic Population

116 residents of Walton, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walton is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Walton ranks 181st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Walton's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.0%.

Walton is more Hispanic than neighboring Verona (1.7% Hispanic). Walton is less Hispanic than neighboring Crittenden (10.5% Hispanic), Union (3% Hispanic), Independence (2.5% Hispanic), and Florence (9.2% Hispanic).

Walton's Native American/Other Population

246 residents of Walton, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Walton is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Walton ranks 197th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 668.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walton's population has increased from 0.6% to 4.3%.

Walton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Verona (0% Native American/Other), Crittenden (0.4% Native American/Other), Union (0% Native American/Other), Independence (0.4% Native American/Other), and Florence (0.4% Native American/Other).

Walton's Multiracial Population

371 residents of Walton, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walton is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Walton ranks 125th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Walton's population has increased from 5.0% to 6.5%.

Walton is more Multiracial than neighboring Verona (0% Multiracial), Crittenden (0.5% Multiracial), Union (5.8% Multiracial), Independence (3.3% Multiracial), and Florence (3.3% 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.