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Walkerton

Indiana · 2,144 residents · 1.901 sq mi
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Walkerton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,844. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
2,144
−6%since 2000
from 2,274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,128 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+9%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Walkerton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,844
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,481 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,886
+32%since 2000
from $15,122 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,106)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(133)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(360)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,989)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5%(108)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score14.2%(304)
Diversity Score
14
−10%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walkerton, Indiana?

Walkerton, Indiana has about 2,144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walkerton, Indiana?

The typical household in Walkerton, Indiana earns about $44,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walkerton, Indiana expensive?

In Walkerton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $94,000, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Walkerton, Indiana?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Walkerton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walkerton, Indiana?

About 9.9% of people in Walkerton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walkerton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Walkerton, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 83 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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