Walnut Park, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Walnut Park, California is 15,446 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 398th-largest city in California. The median household income is $79,205, the median home value is $570,500, and the median age is 37.3.
15,446
Population
20622
People / sq mi
$79,205
Median Income
$570,500
Median Home Value
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Walnut Park covers 0.7 sq mi of land at 20622 people per square mile.
About Walnut Park, CA
Walnut Park is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 1.6% of the population. With 15,446 residents, Walnut Park is a city in California.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $79,205 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.2%, above the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $570,500, with typical rent around $1,430.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 9.8%, below the national 35.0%. Just 7.3% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$79,205
Median Household Income
$23,908
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$570,500
Median Home Value
$1,430
Median Rent
51.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
53.8%
High School+
9.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.6%
Drive Alone
68.7%
Public Transit
7.3%
Work From Home
35.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
1.6%
Foreign Born
12.5%
Non-English at Home
0.6%
Veterans
14.7%
With Disability
86.5%
Health Insurance
93.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.4% |
| Construction | 8.7% |
| Retail Trade | 8.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
| Information | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Walnut Park, California has a population of 15,446 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 398th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Walnut Park, California is $79,205, with 13.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Walnut Park, California is $570,500, with median monthly rent at $1,430 and a homeownership rate of 51.9%.
The median age in Walnut Park, California is 37.3 years. The population is 51.6% male and 48.4% female.
Walnut Park Cdp, CA Climate
Walnut Park Cdp, CA has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F) and receives about 365 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.8°C
Avg Temp
365
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 58° | 79 mm |
| February | 15° / 59° | 82 mm |
| March | 16° / 60° | 70 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 23 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 5 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 2 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 1 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 3 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 6 mm |
| October | 21° / 69° | 10 mm |
| November | 17° / 63° | 36 mm |
| December | 14° / 58° | 48 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Walnut Park Cdp, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Walnut Park Cdp, CA are typically June, October and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near 8°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.