Walton, NY Demographics

A map of Walton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,230	2,601	92.0%	90.2%
Multiracial	141	139	5.8%	4.8%
Asian	26	25	1.1%	0.9%
Black	24	21	1.0%	0.7%
Hispanic	2	90	0.1%	3.1%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	0.3%

Walton, New York has an estimated population of 2,423, a large decrease from the 2,885 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.0% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 1.0% Black, 0.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 18.4% in 2020 and 14.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walton is ranked the 569th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 512th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walton's White Population

2,230 residents of Walton, or 92.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walton is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Walton ranks 425th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walton's White population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of Walton's population has increased from 90.2% to 92.0%.

Walton is more White than neighboring Franklin (83% White), Otego (90.6% White), and Delhi (85.2% White). Walton is less White than neighboring Downsville (96.3% White), and Wells Bridge (93.8% White).

Walton's Black Population

24 residents of Walton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walton is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Walton ranks 883rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walton's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Walton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Walton is more Black than neighboring Downsville (0% Black), Franklin (0% Black), Otego (0.3% Black), and Wells Bridge (0% Black). Walton is less Black than neighboring Delhi (1.8% Black).

Walton's Asian Population

26 residents of Walton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walton is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Walton ranks 809th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Asian residents' share of Walton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Walton is more Asian than neighboring Downsville (0% Asian), Otego (0.6% Asian), and Wells Bridge (0% Asian). Walton is less Asian than neighboring Franklin (1.9% Asian), and Delhi (1.8% Asian).

Walton's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Walton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walton is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Walton ranks 847th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 97.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Walton's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.1%.

Walton is more Hispanic than neighboring Downsville (0% Hispanic), and Wells Bridge (0% Hispanic). Walton is less Hispanic than neighboring Franklin (9.4% Hispanic), Otego (2.2% Hispanic), and Delhi (7.7% Hispanic).

Walton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Walton, 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 Walton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Walton ranks 997th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Walton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin (4% Native American/Other), Otego (0.1% Native American/Other), and Delhi (1.7% Native American/Other).

Walton's Multiracial Population

141 residents of Walton, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Walton ranks 260th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Walton's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.8%.

Walton is more Multiracial than neighboring Downsville (3.7% Multiracial), Franklin (1.7% Multiracial), and Delhi (1.7% Multiracial). Walton is less Multiracial than neighboring Otego (6.1% Multiracial), and Wells Bridge (6.3% 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.