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Walkerville

Michigan · 272 residents (2025 est.) · 1.244 sq mi
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Walkerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $53,100. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
−20%since 2000
from 254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+32%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:272 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1221662102542981990201020202024Walkerville
2024202
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,329
+75%since 2000
from $9,305 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
+25%since 2010
from 0.274 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information30.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,100
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.3%
+37.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(207)
Black2.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.5%(93)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(5)
Diversity Score51.7%(104)
Diversity Score
52
+42%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 86.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 13.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walkerville, Michigan?

Walkerville, Michigan has about 202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walkerville, Michigan?

The typical household in Walkerville, Michigan earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walkerville, Michigan expensive?

In Walkerville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Walkerville, Michigan?

About 3.9% of adults age 25 and over in Walkerville, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walkerville, Michigan?

About 25.7% of people in Walkerville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walkerville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Walkerville, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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