Walnut Creek
64,296
Total Population in 2000
Most Populous Demographics
| Category | Demographic | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 18-64 | 36,706 | 57% |
| Sex | Female | 34,613 | 54% |
| Race and Hispanic or Latino | White (Not Hispanic or Latino) | 51,834 | 81% |
Age
45.1
Median AgeIn 2000, Walnut Creek's population was a majority working-age adults, while those 65 and older were a moderately larger share of the community than those under age 18. Looking at 10-year age ranges, 40-49 was the largest group.
Population by Age Group
11,309
Under 1836,706
18-6416,281
65 and overTable: Population by Age Range
| Age Range | Population in Walnut Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | Percentage | |
| 0-9 | 6,086 | 9% |
| 10-19 | 6,120 | 10% |
| 20-29 | 6,221 | 10% |
| 30-39 | 8,808 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 9,533 | 15% |
| 50-59 | 8,207 | 13% |
| 60-69 | 6,022 | 9% |
| 70-79 | 7,070 | 11% |
| 80+ | 6,229 | 10% |
Table: Population by Age Group
| Age Group | Population in Walnut Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | Percentage | |
| Under 18 | 11,309 | 18% |
| 18-64 | 36,706 | 57% |
| 65 and over | 16,281 | 25% |
* For both charts above, the data is collected from the U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Data 2000, Summary File 1 (SF1), P012 Sex by Age.
Sex and Age
In 2000, females outnumbered males by a significant amount in Walnut Creek. Females 40-49 were the largest group by age, followed by males 40-49 and females 30-39. The biggest gap was in the 80-and-older age group, where females were the larger share.
Table: Population by Sex
| Sex | Walnut Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | Percentage | |
| Male | 29,683 | 46% |
| Female | 34,613 | 54% |
Table: Population by Sex and Age
| Sex and Age | Walnut Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | Percentage | |
| Male | 29,683 | 46% |
| Male: 0-9 | 3,184 | 5% |
| Male: 10-19 | 3,213 | 5% |
| Male: 20-29 | 3,082 | 5% |
| Male: 30-39 | 4,350 | 7% |
| Male: 40-49 | 4,576 | 7% |
| Male: 50-59 | 3,828 | 6% |
| Male: 60-69 | 2,657 | 4% |
| Male: 70-79 | 2,785 | 4% |
| Male: 80+ | 2,008 | 3% |
| Female | 34,613 | 54% |
| Female: 0-9 | 2,902 | 5% |
| Female: 10-19 | 2,907 | 5% |
| Female: 20-29 | 3,139 | 5% |
| Female: 30-39 | 4,458 | 7% |
| Female: 40-49 | 4,957 | 8% |
| Female: 50-59 | 4,379 | 7% |
| Female: 60-69 | 3,365 | 5% |
| Female: 70-79 | 4,285 | 7% |
| Female: 80+ | 4,221 | 7% |
* For both charts above, the data is collected from the U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Data 2000, Summary File 1 (SF1), P012 Sex by Age.
Race and Hispanic or Latino
81%
White (Not Hispanic or Latino)In 2000, Walnut Creek had a predominantly white population. Asian residents also made up a notable segment of the community, while Hispanic and other/multiracial people were the next largest groups.
Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino
Table: Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino
| Race and Hispanic or Latino | Population in Walnut Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | Percentage | |
| White | 51,834 | 81% |
| Black or African American | 666 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 148 | <1% |
| Asian | 5,968 | 9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 91 | <1% |
| Other / Multiracial | 1,738 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3,851 | 6% |
* Categorized as Not Hispanic. This means that all the racial groups marked with an asterisk — White, Black or African American, American Indian / Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander, and Other / Multiracial — do not include individuals who identify as Hispanic or Latino. The "Hispanic or Latino (any race)" category is separate, as Hispanic/Latino is considered an ethnicity rather than a racial category. For the chart above, the data is collected from the U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Data 2000, Summary File 1 (SF1), P008 Hispanic or Latino by Race.