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Walker

Michigan · 25,132 residents · 24.578 sq mi
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Walker has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,878. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $201,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,132
+15%since 2000
from 21,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,023 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+10%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K19K21K24K26K1990201020202024Walker
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,878
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,818 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,850
+50%since 2000
from $21,198 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(20,828)
Black3.5%(872)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,551)
Asian2.8%(701)
Other3.4%(863)
Diversity Score36%(9,059)
Diversity Score
36
+185%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker, Michigan?

Walker, Michigan has about 25,132 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker, Michigan?

The typical household in Walker, Michigan earns about $63,878 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 $201,300, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, Michigan?

About 32.2% 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 6.9% of people in Walker, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walker, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Walker, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,853 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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