Walton County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in Georgia
The population of Walton County, Georgia is 100,361 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $82,381, the median home value is $300,500, and the median age is 39.7.
The population of Walton County has grown 30.7% since 2010 (83,997 → 109,792), a +1.93% annualized rate.
100,361
Population
+1.93%
Annual growth
307
People / sq mi
$82,381
Median Income
$300,500
Median Home Value
Walton County covers 327 sq mi of land at 307.1 people per square mile.
About Walton County, GA
Among US counties, Walton County stands out first on household income: a median of $82,381, near the US median of $78,538. Walton County is a county in Georgia with a population of 100,361. It ranks #26 among counties in Georgia by population.
Households take in a median $82,381, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.3%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $300,500, with typical rent around $1,231.
24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. A solid 12.1% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Walton County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Walton County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Walton County had a population of 83,997 in 2010 and 109,792 in 2024, a 30.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 109,792 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.94%.
109,792
Population (2024)
83,997
Population (2010)
109,792
Peak (2024)
1.94%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 83,997 |
| 2011 | 84,647 |
| 2012 | 84,998 |
| 2013 | 86,068 |
| 2014 | 87,557 |
| 2015 | 88,373 |
| 2016 | 89,886 |
| 2017 | 91,389 |
| 2018 | 93,450 |
| 2019 | 94,818 |
| 2020 | 97,136 |
| 2021 | 99,804 |
| 2022 | 103,056 |
| 2023 | 106,778 |
| 2024 | 109,792 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.1% |
| Black or African American | 19.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.7
Median Age
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Male
16.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.5% · Seniors (65+): 16.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $82,381+$7,717 vs state |
| Mean household income | $103,621 |
| Per-capita income | $36,752 |
| Poverty rate | 8.3%-1.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Walton County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
0.6%
Carpool
76.0%
Public transit
12.1%
Work from home
34.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$300,500+$27,600 vs state
Median home value
$1,231
Median rent
79.2%
Homeownership rate
36,613
Total housing units
95.5%
Occupied
4.5%
Vacant
20.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.5%
With health insurance
95.1%
With broadband internet
30.2%
Foreign-born
7.7%
Veterans (18+)
14.0%
With a disability
92.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.3%
High School+
24.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Walton County, Georgia has a population of 100,361 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 307 people per square mile.
The population of Walton County has grown 30.7% since 2010 (83,997 → 109,792), a +1.93% annualized rate.
The median household income in Walton County, Georgia is $82,381, with mean (average) household income of $103,621 and per-capita income of $36,752. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Walton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.1%), Black or African American (19.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Walton County, Georgia is 39.7 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
The median home value in Walton County is $300,500 and median monthly rent is $1,231. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 36,613 total housing units, 4.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Walton County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Walton County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.