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Walker Mill

Maryland · 12,187 residents · 3.002 sq mi
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Walker Mill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,713. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $266,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,187
+10%since 2000
from 11,104 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,060 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 3,699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+21%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,713
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,276 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,350
+93%since 2000
from $19,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,255
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
47.1% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+47%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(255)
Black94.6%(10,508)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(100)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(950)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(237)
Black88.1%(10,737)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(743)
Asian0.5%(57)
Other4.7%(575)
Diversity Score29.7%(3,624)
Diversity Score
30
+247%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker Mill, Maryland?

Walker Mill, Maryland has about 12,187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker Mill, Maryland?

The typical household in Walker Mill, Maryland earns about $66,713 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walker Mill, Maryland expensive?

In Walker Mill, Maryland, the median home is worth about $266,900, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.

How educated are people in Walker Mill, Maryland?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Walker Mill, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walker Mill, Maryland?

About 8.7% of people in Walker Mill, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walker Mill, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Walker Mill, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,267 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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