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Walker

Minnesota · 976 residents (2025 est.) · 2.809 sq mi
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Walker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 221 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $261,800. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
848
−21%since 2000
from 1,069 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
302 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.9
+40%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:976 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8199069931K1K1990201020202024Walker
2024848
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,170
+106%since 2000
from $17,079 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
+42%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
+180%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(944)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(633)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(69)
Asian1.4%(12)
Other15.6%(132)
Diversity Score51.5%(436)
Diversity Score
51
+1233%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% 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
24.3%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.9%
−21.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
65.4%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−54.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker, Minnesota?

Walker, Minnesota has about 848 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker, Minnesota?

The typical household in Walker, Minnesota earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walker, Minnesota expensive?

In Walker, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $261,800, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, Minnesota?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Walker, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walker, Minnesota?

About 21.5% of people in Walker, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walker, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Walker, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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