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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walker

Louisiana · 4,801 residents · 6.594 sq mi
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Walker has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,298. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $86,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,801
+29%since 1990
from 3,727 in 1990
1990 – 2025
728 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 565 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+8%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Walker
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,298
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,204 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,056
+72%since 1990
from $9,336 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
−9.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$457
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
77.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
22.8% rent
2.3
−12%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84%(3,129)
Black15.3%(569)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score36.1%(1,346)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(4,102)
Black12.3%(592)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(57)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,437)
30
−17%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+17.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
−7%since 1990
from 26.5 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, Louisiana?

Walker, Louisiana has about 4,801 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walker, Louisiana?

The typical household in Walker, Louisiana earns about $38,298 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, Louisiana?

About 11.2% 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 9.6% of people in Walker, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walker, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Walker, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,074 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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