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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Walker County

Alabama · 70,713 residents · 791.03 sq mi
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Walker County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,076. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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
70,713
+4%since 1990
from 67,670 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 86 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.3
+9%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K65K67K69K71K1990201020202024Walker County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,076
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,464 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,546
+54%since 1990
from $10,105 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$368
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−6%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(63,099)
Black6.4%(4,346)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(179)
Asian0.2%(115)
Diversity Score16.4%(11,081)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(64,855)
Black6.1%(4,323)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(607)
Asian0.2%(140)
Diversity Score17%(12,008)
Diversity Score
17
+4%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.2%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+7%since 1990
from 24.7 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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Compare Walker County to nearby counties

WALKER COUNTY VS
Winston County
Income$57,256+97%
Home value$118,900+114%
Population23,829−63%
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WALKER COUNTY VS
Fayette County
Income$49,488+70%
Home value$125,900+126%
Population15,872−76%
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WALKER COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$66,388+128%
Home value$240,000+332%
Population665,742+922%
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WALKER COUNTY VS
Cullman County
Income$62,656+115%
Home value$199,100+258%
Population94,009+44%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker County, Alabama?

Walker County, Alabama has about 70,713 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walker County, Alabama?

The typical household in Walker County, Alabama earns about $29,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walker County, Alabama expensive?

In Walker County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Walker County, Alabama?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Walker County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walker County, Alabama?

About 16.5% of people in Walker County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walker County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Walker County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,043 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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20 census tracts
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13 ZIP codes
ZIP 35504ZIP 35501ZIP 35503ZIP 35578ZIP 35550ZIP 35580ZIP 35063ZIP 35130ZIP 35579ZIP 35148ZIP 35587ZIP 35584ZIP 35573
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