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Walker

Iowa · 750 residents · 0.749 sq mi
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Walker has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,438. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $82,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

750
+8%since 1990
from 695 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,001 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 928 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+1%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6426997568138701990201020202024Walker
2024661
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,438
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,950 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,258
+55%since 1990
from $10,510 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,200
+81%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$415
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
19.4% rent
1.9
+48%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−42%since 1990
from 29.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker, Iowa?

Walker, Iowa has about 750 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walker, Iowa?

The typical household in Walker, Iowa earns about $43,438 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, Iowa?

About 11.9% 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 5.2% of people in Walker, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walker, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Walker, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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