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Walker

California · 704 residents · 12.152 sq mi
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Walker has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 154 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $250,000. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
704
−18%since 2019
from 858 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
58 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 71 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.6
−5%since 2019
from 59.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,634 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,617
+25%since 2019
from $34,105 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 33.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade42.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $235,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.3% in 2019
27.0% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+14%since 2019
from 3.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(631)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(70)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other18.2%(156)
Diversity Score52.4%(450)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(540)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(97)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other3%(21)
Diversity Score39%(275)
Diversity Score
39
−26%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 79.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+28%since 2019
from 17.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 69.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2019
from 34.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 35.7% in 2019
Female
60.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 64.3% in 2019
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker, California?

Walker, California has about 704 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker, California?

The typical household in Walker, California earns about $58,125 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 $250,000.

How educated are people in Walker, California?

About 19.6% 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 11.0% of people in Walker, California live below the federal poverty line.

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