County population in 2014: 87,615 (57% urban, 43% rural); it was 60,687 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 17,400 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 4,930 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 16,308 Renter-occupied apartments: 7,253 (it was 4,999 in 2000)
% of renters here:
23%
State:
34%
Land area: 329 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.9 sq. mi.
Population density: 266 people per square mile (high).
Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Walton County: 95.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Industries providing employment: Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (31.1%), Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing (19.0%), Educational, health and social services (10.6%), Retail trade (10.1%).
Estimated median household income in 2015: $57,278 ($46,479 in 1999)
This county:
$57,278
Georgia:
$51,244
Median contract rent in 2015 for apartments: $706 (lower quartile is $530, upper quartile is $867)
This county:
$706
State:
$720
Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $161,300 (it was $111,000 in 2000)
Walton:
$161,300
Georgia:
$159,300
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $112,300 - $254,900 Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,236 Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $390
Institutionalized population: 655
Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 0
Rapes: 3
Robberies: 7
Assaults: 13
Burglaries: 134
Thefts: 641
Auto thefts: 146
Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 5
Rapes: 1
Robberies: 5
Assaults: 19
Burglaries: 233
Thefts: 571
Auto thefts: 145
Single-family new house construction building permits:
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $1,486 (0.9%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $1,182 (0.7%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 11.8%
(9.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.6% for Black residents, 13.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 41.1% for other race residents, 19.6% for two or more races residents)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 11.8%
Walton County:
11.8%
Georgia:
17.0%
(9.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.5% for Black residents, 11.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 37.4% for other race residents, 18.9% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2015: 39 years old
(Males: 35 years old, Females: 40 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 41 years old, Black residents: 30 years old, American Indian residents: 70 years old, Asian residents: 36 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 25 years old, Other race residents: 29 years old)
Area name: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA HUD Metro FMR Area Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Walton County is $686 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $763 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $929 a month.
Current college students: 1,606 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 73.5% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
Number of foreign born residents: 1,194 (41% naturalized citizens)
Walton County:
2.0%
Whole state:
7.1%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 332
1990 to 1994: 174
1985 to 1989: 109
1980 to 1984: 153
1975 to 1979: 109
1970 to 1974: 60
1970 to 1974: 122
1965 to 1969: 135
Note: State values scaled to Walton County population
Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.5 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 38.6%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 17,533
One, attached: 281
Two: 1,024
3 or 4: 516
5 to 9: 353
10 to 19: 43
20 or more: 68
Mobile homes: 2,675
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 7
Housing units in Walton County with a mortgage: 10,148 (1,175 second mortgage, 858 home equity loan, 36 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 2,719
Here:
78.9% with mortgage
State:
75.3% with mortgage
Religion statistics for Walton County
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
24,561
74
Mainline Protestant
6,144
16
Catholic
1,068
1
Black Protestant
1,010
6
Other
944
3
None
50,041
-
Walton County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 8
Walton County:
0.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:
1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:
0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:
0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 48
Walton County:
5.79 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:
5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 28
This county:
3.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:
7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Walton County:
10.1%
Georgia:
10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Walton County:
28.5%
State:
27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:
14.0%
State:
14.6%
Agriculture in Walton County:
Average size of farms: 97 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $47,330 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $594.00 The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 20.69% The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 75.51% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $50,037 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 20.04% Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 3.92% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $30,760 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 88.66% Average age of principal farm operators: 57 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 18.04 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.12% Corn for grain: 87 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 1219 harvested acres Vegetables: 16 harvested acres Land in orchards: 85 acres
Earthquake activity:
Walton County-area historical earthquake activity is near Georgia state average. It is 82% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 72.3 miles away from Walton County center On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Depth: 12.2 mi) earthquake occurred 118.7 miles away from the county center On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 139.9 miles away from the county center On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 204.1 miles away from the county center On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 306.0 miles away from Walton County center On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 216.6 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
Georgia Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: February 10, 2014 to February 14, 2014, Emergency Declared EM-3368: February 11, 2014, FEMA Id: 3368, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
Georgia Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 27, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3218: September 05, 2005, FEMA Id: 3218, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Georgia Winter Storm, Incident Period: January 22, 2000 to February 01, 2000, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1311: January 28, 2000, FEMA Id: 1311, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
Georgia Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm, Incident Period: March 13, 1993 to March 17, 1993, Emergency Declared EM-3097: March 15, 1993, FEMA Id: 3097, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Snowfall
Georgia Tornadoes, High Winds, Heavy Rain, Incident Period: February 21, 1993 to February 22, 1993, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-980: March 04, 1993, FEMA Id: 980, Natural disaster type: Tornado, Wind, Heavy Rain
Georgia Drought, Incident Period: July 20, 1977, Emergency Declared EM-3044: July 20, 1977, FEMA Id: 3044, Natural disaster type: Drought
Georgia TORNADOES, FLOODING, Incident Period: April 04, 1973, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-370: April 04, 1973, FEMA Id: 370, Natural disaster type: Tornado, Flood
The number of natural disasters in Walton County (7) is smaller than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3 Emergencies Declared: 4
Office and administrative support occupations (10%)
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (9%)
Production occupations (8%)
Transportation occupations (6%)
Office and administrative support occupations (23%)
Sales and related occupations (19%)
Education, training, and library occupations (10%)
Management occupations (7%)
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (6%)
Business and financial operations occupations (6%)
Food preparation and serving related occupations (6%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
Mexico (25%)
United Kingdom (11%)
Germany (9%)
Philippines (8%)
Korea (6%)
Laos (6%)
Canada (5%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Walton County (%):
United States or American (33%)
English (11%)
Irish (9%)
German (7%)
Scotch-Irish (2%)
Scottish (2%)
Italian (2%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 22,953 (79%)
Carpooled: 4,339 (15%)
Bus or trolley bus: 22 (0%)
Subway or elevated: 8 (0%)
Ferryboat: 10 (0%)
Taxi: 6 (0%)
Motorcycle: 8 (0%)
Bicycle: 7 (0%)
Walked: 328 (1%)
Other means: 360 (1%)
Worked at home: 990 (3%)
Owners and renters by unit type in %
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders ($)
People in group quarters in Walton County, Georgia in 2000:
348 people in nursing homes
132 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
50 people in halfway houses
10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
2 people in homes for the mentally retarded
People in group quarters in Walton County, Georgia in 2010:
447 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
204 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
16 people in group homes intended for adults
11 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
4 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2010 was $52,731.
7.66% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($34,144 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
7.66%
Georgia average:
9.45%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
6.06% relocated from other counties in Georgia ($26,483 average AGI)
1.61% relocated from other states ($7,660 average AGI)
Walton County:
1.61%
Georgia average:
3.48%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
7.65% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($31,379 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
7.65%
Georgia average:
9.32%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.95% relocated to other counties in Georgia ($23,719 average AGI)
1.70% relocated to other states ($7,660 average AGI)
Walton County:
1.70%
Georgia average:
3.33%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Walton County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 9,779 (8,011 aged, 1,768 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 3,040 (12%)
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Aged persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Disabled persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Most common underlying causes of death in Walton County, Georgia in 1999 - 2014:
Atherosclerotic heart disease (661)
Bronchus or lung, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (627)
Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction (330)
Congestive heart failure (264)
Alzheimer's disease, unspecified (241)
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, so described (229)
Colon, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (177)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 12% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 9%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 1.39 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 3,529 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 160 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 24,416
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,451 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 750 Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 3
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 11 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 56
Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 13 Beer, wine & liquor stores per 100,000 population in 2005: 1
Suicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 108.7. This is more than state average.
Mechanisms of suicide:
Deaths per 1,000,000 population:
Firearm - 80.0
Other - 28.7
Household type by relationship:
Households: 83,086
In family households: 74,902 (16,064 male householders, 6,857 female householders)
17,294 spouses, 26,492 children (24,176 natural, 629 adopted, 1,687 stepchildren), 2,591 grandchildren, 843 brothers or sisters, 947 parents, 1,172 other relatives, 1,882 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 8,184 (3,050 male householders (2,376 living alone)), 3,612 female householders (3,145 living alone)), 1,522 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 682 (655 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 8,708 2-persons, 5,462 3-persons, 4,993 4-persons, 2,306 5-persons, 947 6-persons, 505 7-or-more-persons.
11,573 married couples with children.
3,662 single-parent households (768 men, 2,894 women).
95.7% of residents of Walton County speak English at home.
2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (54% speak English very well, 21% speak English well, 18% speak English not well, 7% don't speak English at all).
1.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (66% speak English very well, 22% speak English well, 12% speak English not well).
0.7% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (61% speak English very well, 23% speak English well, 15% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $265,612,000 ($3,692 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $13,746,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $142,618,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $56,568,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $1,315,000 Federal grants: $47,809,000 Federal procurement contracts: $3,202,000 ($226,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $14,099,000 ($4,513,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $8,460,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $104,914,000 Federal Government insurance: $19,376,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 5,464
Here:
72 per 1000 residents
State:
79 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 2,745
Here:
36 per 1000 residents
State:
38 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +282
Here:
+4 per 1000 residents
State:
+21 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: +12,183
Here:
+161 per 1000 residents
State:
+26 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Walton County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 4.76 millions of gallons per day (7% from ground, 93% from surface)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
6.1
State:
6.2
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.4
State:
4.2
Year house built
2014 or later: 9
2010 to 2013: 1,077
2000 to 2009: 8,677
1990 to 1999: 10,251
1980 to 1989: 4,815
1970 to 1979: 3,651
1960 to 1969: 1,293
1950 to 1959: 1,469
1940 to 1949: 515
1939 or earlier: 984
Note: State values scaled to Walton population
Rooms in houses/apartments in Walton County, Georgia
Note: State values scaled to Walton County population
no vehicle: 498
1 vehicle: 2,842
2 vehicles: 7,390
3 vehicles: 3,859
4 vehicles: 1,202
5+ vehicles: 517
no vehicle: 806
1 vehicle: 2,202
2 vehicles: 1,486
3 vehicles: 384
4 vehicles: 77
5+ vehicles: 44
51% of Walton County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 40% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 80% lived in Georgia.
Walton County:
50.9%
State average:
50.8%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 44,634
Northeast: 1,916
Midwest: 3,091
South: 8,293
West: 1,128
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $129,500
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Walton County
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