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Walker

Minnesota · 966 residents · 2.809 sq mi
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Walker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,955. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,000. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
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
966
−10%since 2000
from 1,069 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
344 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.3
+27%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8199069931K1K1990201020202024Walker
2024848
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,955
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,801
+45%since 2000
from $17,079 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+39%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(849)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(21)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other18.2%(176)
Diversity Score40.8%(394)
Diversity Score
41
+957%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−5%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker, Minnesota?

Walker, Minnesota has about 966 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker, Minnesota?

The typical household in Walker, Minnesota earns about $42,955 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 $163,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, Minnesota?

About 32.0% 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 26.3% of people in Walker, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walker, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Walker, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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