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Walton, IN
Town in Cass County, Indiana.
Population
827
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,934
ZIP codes
0
Walton and its ZIP codes
Walton at a glance
- Walton is about 10 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,660, 37% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,600 (55% below Indiana) and median rent is $633 a month.
Local data for Walton, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,660
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$98,600
Median rent
$633/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.6%
Median age
50.6
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (120), Irish Americans (114), Honduran Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Walton.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,142
14,390 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,201
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$223M
FY 2026, $5,884 per person
How people get to work
Walton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.7%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
41.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.9%
U.S. 33.3% +14.6 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Walton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OnwardTown | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.1 |
| AnokaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Grissom AFBCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4 |
| GalvestonTown | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Bunker HillTown | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| MiamiCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| Deer CreekCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| LogansportCity | 8.4 mi | 10.5 |
| Young AmericaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Bennetts SwitchCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| CassvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| PeruCity | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| MexicoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| BurrowsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Twelve MileCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walton, IN in?
- Walton is in Cass County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Walton, IN?
- About 827 people live in Walton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walton?
- Nearby places include Onward (3.5 mi), Lincoln (3.8 mi), Anoka (4.6 mi), Grissom AFB (5.5 mi), Galveston (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023