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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walkertown

North Carolina · 4,009 residents · 6.7 sq mi
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Walkertown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,454. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,809 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $92,000. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,009
+234%since 1990
from 1,200 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
598 / sq mi
+234%since 1990
from 179 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.6
−3%since 1990
from 42.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7332K4K5K6K1990201020202024Walkertown
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,454
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,231 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,304
+33%since 1990
from $15,986 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$474
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
17.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−7%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,127)
Black4.7%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score19.4%(232)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(3,494)
Black10%(400)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(56)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score26.5%(1,062)
Diversity Score
26
+37%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−29%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 4,009 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Walkertown, North Carolina earns about $43,454 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 $92,000, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Walkertown, North Carolina?

About 12.2% 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 4.9% of people in Walkertown, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walkertown, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Walkertown, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,809 residents, a change of about 234 percent over that period.

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