Walton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Walton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The overall education level of Walton is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 27.69% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Walton in 2018 was $30,197, which is upper middle income relative to Kentucky, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $120,788 for a family of four. However, Walton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Walton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Walton residents report their race to be White, followed by Native Hawaiian. Important ancestries of people in Walton include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Welsh.
The most common language spoken in Walton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Russian.
