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Walker

Louisiana · 6,374 residents · 6.594 sq mi
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Walker is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,115. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,800. Households here earn about 44% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,374
+33%since 2000
from 4,801 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
967 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+21%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Walker
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,115
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,298 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,580
+109%since 2000
from $16,056 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,108
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(4,987)
Black11.1%(710)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(290)
Asian1.5%(96)
Other0.6%(40)
Diversity Score40.1%(2,554)
Diversity Score
40
+34%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker, Louisiana?

Walker, Louisiana has about 6,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker, Louisiana?

The typical household in Walker, Louisiana earns about $73,115 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 $165,800, and the typical rent is about $1,108 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, Louisiana?

About 21.7% 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 8.9% 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 2,647 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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