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Walker Valley

New York · 1,269 residents · 3.238 sq mi
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Walker Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,429. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $196,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
1,269
+67%since 2000
from 758 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
392 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2956861K1K2K2000201020202024Walker Valley
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,429
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,634
+52%since 2000
from $21,403 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(971)
Black2.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(158)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.4%(462)
Diversity Score
36
+204%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.8 min
+90%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker Valley, New York?

Walker Valley, New York has about 1,269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walker Valley, New York earns about $82,429 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 $196,800.

How educated are people in Walker Valley, New York?

About 21.6% 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 14.3% 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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