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Walker

Missouri · 199 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Walker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,625. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
−28%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
640 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+26%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1822332853373881990201020202024Walker
2024359
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,625
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,295
−27%since 2000
from $16,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$544
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
32.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score2.9%(6)
Diversity Score
3
−47%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+82%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−25.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.4%
−60.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
38.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
36.4%
−45.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker, Missouri?

Walker, Missouri has about 199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker, Missouri?

The typical household in Walker, Missouri earns about $23,625 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 $544 a month.

How educated are people in Walker, Missouri?

About 1.8% 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 22.9% of people in Walker, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walker, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Walker, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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