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Walker

California · 721 residents · 12.152 sq mi
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Walker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,682. Population has declined 4% since 2011. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $217,200. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
721
−4%vs 2011
vs 750 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
59 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 62 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+16%vs 2011
vs 44.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,682
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,097 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,761
−11%vs 2011
vs $23,381 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−24.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.405 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $209,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $447 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−45.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.9% in 2011
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.7%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
56.2%
+17.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
+30.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
+66%vs 2011
vs 4.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(564)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.1%(106)
Diversity Score50.4%(378)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(581)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(70)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other12.9%(93)
Diversity Score46.9%(338)
Diversity Score
47
−7%vs 2011
vs 50 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+14%vs 2011
vs 19.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.9%
+10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−17.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.8%
+20.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.6% in 2011
Female
48.0%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.4% in 2011
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker, California?

Walker, California has about 721 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker, California?

The typical household in Walker, California earns about $30,682 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 $217,200, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, California?

About 3.4% 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 26.7% of people in Walker, California live below the federal poverty line.

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