Walker County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,841 | — | #850 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,509 | -24.8% | #2,372 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,909 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $135,900 | -51.8% | #2,442 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $756 | -35.0% | #2,440 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% | +46.5% | #2,517 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Walker County has a population of 64,841, making it the #850 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Walker County is $56,509, ranking #2,372 out of 3,222 counties — 24.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.5% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Walker County is $135,900 (-51.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $756/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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90.4% of residents in Walker County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% below the national rate.
About Walker County, Alabama
Walker County, Alabama has a total population of 64,841, making it the 850th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Walker County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Walker County is $56,509, which ranks #2,372 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Walker County is $135,900, 51.8% below the national median. Renters in Walker County pay a median gross rent of $756 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Walker County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.4 min.
Walker County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%).
All data for Walker County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.