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Walkertown

North Carolina · 5,692 residents · 6.7 sq mi
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Walkertown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,494. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,800. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
5,692
+42%since 2000
from 4,009 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
850 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+10%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7332K4K5K6K1990201020202024Walkertown
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,494
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,454 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,014
+17%since 2000
from $21,304 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+41%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(3,916)
Black17.3%(983)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(464)
Asian0.9%(51)
Other1.3%(72)
Diversity Score56.4%(3,208)
Diversity Score
56
+113%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+85%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walkertown, North Carolina?

Walkertown, North Carolina has about 5,692 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walkertown, North Carolina earns about $48,494 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 $144,800, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Walkertown, North Carolina?

About 26.7% 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 10.4% 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 4,492 residents, a change of about 374 percent over that period.

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

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