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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Walkertown

North Carolina · 1,200 residents · 6.7 sq mi
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Walkertown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,231. Population has fallen 70% since 2000, a loss of 2,809 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $66,700. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,200
−70%vs 2000
vs 4,009 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
−70%vs 2000
vs 598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
42.0
+3%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
7332K4K5K6K1990201020202024Walkertown
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,231
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,454 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,986
−25%vs 2000
vs $21,304 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $474 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.3% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+8%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(3,494)
Black10%(400)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(56)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(1,062)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,127)
Black4.7%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(17)
Diversity Score19.4%(232)
Diversity Score
19
−27%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.6%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walkertown, North Carolina?

Walkertown, North Carolina has about 1,200 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Walkertown, North Carolina?

The typical household in Walkertown, North Carolina earns about $29,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walkertown, North Carolina expensive?

In Walkertown, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $66,700, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Walkertown, North Carolina?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Walkertown, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walkertown, North Carolina?

About 5.9% of people in Walkertown, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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