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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Walker

Michigan · 17,279 residents · 24.578 sq mi
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Walker has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,827. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 4,563 residents. Median home value is $71,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,279
−21%vs 2000
vs 21,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
703 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 32.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,827
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,818 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,221
−33%vs 2000
vs $21,198 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$71,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $117,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$403
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $529 in 2000
US average: $450
64.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.6% in 2000
35.7% rent
2.2
−17%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(20,350)
Black1.4%(312)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(601)
Asian1%(213)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(2,758)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(16,839)
Black0.9%(154)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(151)
Asian0.7%(117)
Other1%(169)
Diversity Score8.3%(1,434)
8
−34%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.7%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Walker, Michigan?

Walker, Michigan has about 17,279 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Walker, Michigan?

The typical household in Walker, Michigan earns about $32,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walker, Michigan expensive?

In Walker, Michigan, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, Michigan?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Walker, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walker, Michigan?

About 4.3% of people in Walker, Michigan 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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