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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Walker

Louisiana · 3,727 residents · 6.594 sq mi
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Walker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,204. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 1,074 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $57,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,727
−22%vs 2000
vs 4,801 in 2000
1990 – 2025
565 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 31.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Walker
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,204
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,298 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,336
−42%vs 2000
vs $16,056 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.3%
+9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$57,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$301
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $457 in 2000
US average: $450
72.4%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
27.6% rent
2.6
+14%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(4,102)
Black12.3%(592)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(57)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.9%(1,437)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84%(3,129)
Black15.3%(569)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(29)
Diversity Score36.1%(1,346)
36
+21%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.4%
−17.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 24.7 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, Louisiana?

Walker, Louisiana has about 3,727 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Walker, Louisiana?

The typical household in Walker, Louisiana earns about $22,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walker, Louisiana expensive?

In Walker, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $57,000, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, Louisiana?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Walker, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walker, Louisiana?

About 19.3% of people in Walker, Louisiana 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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