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Walden, CO

Town in Jackson County, Colorado.

Population

573

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,709

ZIP codes

0

Walden and its ZIP codes

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Walden at a glance

  • Walden is about 30 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • The median household income is $40,972, 57% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,600 (69% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,692 a month.

Local data for Walden, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Walden, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$40,972

Poverty rate

12.2%

Median home value

$169,600

Median rent

$1,692/mo

Homeownership

73.3%

Bachelor's or higher

29.7%

Median age

50.8

Average commute

11.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (122), German Americans (83), Irish Americans (62).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Walden.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,581

557 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$77,936

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$8.2M

FY 2026, $5,951 per person

Jackson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Walden, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone58.0%
  • Carpooled8.7%
  • Public transit2.0%
  • Walked18.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.3%

Average one-way commute: 11.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Walden, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: avalanche

Storm events since 1996

567

Countywide, mostly winter storm

July high / Jan low

76° / 2°F

12.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Walden, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.1%

U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.5%

U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts

Cities near Walden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Fox Park, WYCensus-designated place25 mi1
Woods Landing-Jelm, WYCensus-designated place30 mi16.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Walden, CO in?
Walden is in Jackson County, Colorado.
What is the population of Walden, CO?
About 573 people live in Walden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Walden?
Nearby places include Fox Park, WY (25 mi), Woods Landing-Jelm, WY (30 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023