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Walton, NY
Village in Delaware County, New York.
Population
2,423
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,571
ZIP codes
0
Walton and its ZIP codes
Walton at a glance
- Walton is about 3.7 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,676 a year, 60% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,400 (72% below New York) and median rent is $771 a month.
Local data for Walton, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walton, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,676
Poverty rate
30.3%
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
55.1
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (366), German Americans (149), Dutch Americans (128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Walton.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,172
14,185 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $6,748 per person
How people get to work
Walton, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked13.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walton, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
682
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
534
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 11°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walton, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Walton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DownsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.4 |
| FranklinVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| DelhiVillage | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| UnadillaVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Wells BridgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| OtegoVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| DepositVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| SidneyVillage | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| HancockVillage | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| AndesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| RoscoeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| BloomvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| BainbridgeVillage | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| OneontaCity | 20 mi | 4.4 |
| AftonVillage | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| West EndCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walton, NY in?
- Walton is in Delaware County, New York.
- What is the population of Walton, NY?
- About 2,423 people live in Walton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walton?
- Nearby places include Downsville (8.9 mi), Franklin (12 mi), Delhi (13 mi), Unadilla (14 mi), Wells Bridge (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023