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Walker County

Georgia · 67,654 residents · 446.286 sq mi
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Walker County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,601. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
67,654
+11%since 2000
from 61,053 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+12%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K60K64K67K70K1990201020202024Walker County
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,601
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,157
+59%since 2000
from $15,867 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(57,336)
Black3.8%(2,300)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(565)
Asian0.3%(165)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(7,351)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(59,654)
Black4.2%(2,840)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,685)
Asian0.4%(293)
Other2.5%(1,665)
Diversity Score22.9%(15,501)
Segregation Score25.7%(17,421)
Diversity Score
23
+90%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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WALKER COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker County, Georgia?

Walker County, Georgia has about 67,654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walker County, Georgia earns about $46,601 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 $121,600, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Walker County, Georgia?

About 19.2% 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 15.1% 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 9,314 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
Census Tract 206.01Census Tract 203.02Census Tract 206.02Census Tract 203.01Census Tract 201.01Census Tract 205.03Census Tract 205.06Census Tract 207.02Census Tract 205.05Census Tract 202Census Tract 205.04Census Tract 209.04Census Tract 204Census Tract 208Census Tract 209.03Census Tract 207.01Census Tract 201.02Census Tract 209.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 30741ZIP 30728ZIP 30707ZIP 30739ZIP 30725ZIP 30750
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