Walker County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13295 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,762 | — | #798 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,469 | -20.9% | #2,126 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,452 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $197,100 | -30.1% | #1,435 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $940 | -19.2% | #1,222 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | +5.5% | #1,602 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Walker County has a population of 68,762, making it the #798 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Walker County is $59,469, ranking #2,126 out of 3,222 counties — 20.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Walker County is $197,100 (-30.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $940/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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87.4% of residents in Walker County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.
About Walker County, Georgia
Walker County, Georgia has a total population of 68,762, making it the 798th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Walker County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Walker County is $59,469, which ranks #2,126 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Walker County is $197,100, 30.1% below the national median. Renters in Walker County pay a median gross rent of $940 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Walker County, 21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.
Walker County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.0%).
All data for Walker County, Georgia 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.