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Walker

California · 524 residents · 12.152 sq mi
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Walker has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,294. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $388,600. With a median age of 64.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

524
+56%since 2023
from 336 in 2023
2010 – 2024
43 / sq mi
+56%since 2023
from 28 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
64.7
−3%since 2023
from 66.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
283441600758916201020202024Walker
2024524
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$85,294
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $47,917 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$48,023
+15%since 2023
from $41,854 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+18.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
23.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.509
−9%since 2023
from 0.561 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade32.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$388,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $431,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
88.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
11.7% rent
3.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
20.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
41.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.6
−49%since 2023
from 9.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.6%(56)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score30.8%(161)
31
+86%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

42.3 min
US average: 26.5
79.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
21.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
37.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
45.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
21.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
94.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker, California?

Walker, California has about 524 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker, California?

The typical household in Walker, California earns about $85,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walker, California expensive?

In Walker, California, the median home is worth about $388,600.

How educated are people in Walker, California?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Walker, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walker, California?

About 23.5% of people in Walker, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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