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Walker

Iowa · 688 residents · 0.749 sq mi
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Walker is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,375. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
688
−8%since 2000
from 750 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
919 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+28%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6426997568138701990201020202024Walker
2024661
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,375
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,254
+80%since 2000
from $16,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
15.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(642)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score5%(34)
Diversity Score
5
+639%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+95%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker, Iowa?

Walker, Iowa has about 688 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker, Iowa?

The typical household in Walker, Iowa earns about $74,375 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 $145,300, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, Iowa?

About 16.0% 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 8.3% of people in Walker, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walker, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Walker, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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