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Missouri · 199 residents (2025 est.) · 0.311 sq mi
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Walker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
359
+31%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+38%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:199 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1822332853373881990201020202024Walker
2024359
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,554
+27%since 2000
from $16,949 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−8%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$663
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(265)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score3.4%(12)
Diversity Score
3
−37%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2012
from 24.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.7%
−46.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker, Missouri?

Walker, Missouri has about 359 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker, Missouri?

The typical household in Walker, Missouri earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walker, Missouri expensive?

In Walker, Missouri, the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, Missouri?

About 1.2% of adults age 25 and over in Walker, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walker, Missouri?

About 10.3% of people in Walker, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walker, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Walker, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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