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Walker Valley

New York · 853 residents · 3.238 sq mi
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Walker Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,940. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $226,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
853
+13%since 2000
from 758 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
263 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2956861K1K2K2000201020202024Walker Valley
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,940
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,841
+53%since 2000
from $21,403 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.234
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $844 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+41%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(710)
Black1.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(17)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(91)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89%(759)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(63)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.2%(173)
Diversity Score
20
+69%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.6 min
+93%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker Valley, New York?

Walker Valley, New York has about 853 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker Valley, New York?

The typical household in Walker Valley, New York earns about $66,940 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walker Valley, New York expensive?

In Walker Valley, New York, the median home is worth about $226,500, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Walker Valley, New York?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Walker Valley, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walker Valley, New York?

About 0.0% of people in Walker Valley, New York 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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