This was 15 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,340.
94 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Walnut for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 57 | 6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 327 | 34.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 34 | 3.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 129 | 13.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 135 | 14.1 |
| Associate's degree | 85 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 163 | 17.1 |
| Master's degree | 19 | 2 |
| Professional school degree | 4 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.3 |
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