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Walker

Iowa · 695 residents · 0.749 sq mi
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Walker has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,950. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

695
−7%vs 2000
vs 750 in 2000
1990 – 2025
928 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−1%vs 2000
vs 32.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6426997568138701990201020202024Walker
2024661
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,950
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,438 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,510
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,258 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.8%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,500
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $82,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$290
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $415 in 2000
US average: $450
82.0%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
18.0% rent
1.3
−32%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(740)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(695)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.0%
−11.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.8 min
+72%vs 2000
vs 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Walker, Iowa?

Walker, Iowa has about 695 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Walker, Iowa?

The typical household in Walker, Iowa earns about $26,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walker, Iowa expensive?

In Walker, Iowa, the median home is worth about $34,500, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, Iowa?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Walker, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walker, Iowa?

About 9.8% of people in Walker, Iowa 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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