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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Walker County

Georgia · 61,053 residents · 446.286 sq mi
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Walker County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,406. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

61,053
+5%since 1990
from 58,340 in 1990
1990 – 2025
137 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 131 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+7%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
57K60K64K67K70K1990201020202024Walker County
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,406
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,068 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,867
+50%since 1990
from $10,575 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$441
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $332 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
23.1% rent
2.1
+13%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(55,825)
Black3.7%(2,175)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(184)
Asian0.3%(156)
Diversity Score11.1%(6,469)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(57,336)
Black3.8%(2,300)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(565)
Asian0.3%(165)
Diversity Score12%(7,351)
12
+9%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.8%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker County, Georgia?

Walker County, Georgia has about 61,053 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Walker County, Georgia earns about $32,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walker County, Georgia expensive?

In Walker County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $68,900, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Walker County, Georgia?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Walker County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walker County, Georgia?

About 12.5% of people in Walker County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walker County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Walker County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,713 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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