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Walker County

Texas · 76,400 residents · 784.222 sq mi
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Walker County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,508. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,100. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,400
+24%since 2000
from 61,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
97 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+19%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K57K66K74K83K1990201020202024Walker County
202480K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,508
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,468 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,598
+28%since 2000
from $14,508 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+79%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(37,090)
Black23.8%(14,672)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(8,712)
Asian0.8%(464)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.9%(42,542)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(39,823)
Black21.4%(16,382)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(16,578)
Asian1.5%(1,126)
Other1.5%(1,164)
Diversity Score77.7%(59,378)
Segregation Score23.3%(17,816)
Diversity Score
78
+13%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
41.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Walker County to nearby counties

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Income$74,596+80%
Home value$176,200+10%
Population14,226−83%
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WALKER COUNTY VS
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Income$65,364+57%
Home value$209,300+31%
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WALKER COUNTY VS
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Income$69,803+68%
Home value$237,400+48%
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WALKER COUNTY VS
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Income$97,701+135%
Home value$346,200+116%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker County, Texas?

Walker County, Texas has about 76,400 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walker County, Texas earns about $41,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walker County, Texas expensive?

In Walker County, Texas, the median home is worth about $160,100, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Walker County, Texas?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Walker County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walker County, Texas?

About 20.7% of people in Walker County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walker County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Walker County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,483 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 7907Census Tract 7908Census Tract 7903.02Census Tract 7902Census Tract 7905Census Tract 7901.01Census Tract 7906Census Tract 7904.01Census Tract 7901.03Census Tract 7904.02Census Tract 7901.02Census Tract 7903.01
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