Walker County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48471 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80,209 | — | #725 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,324 | -30.4% | #2,643 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.6 years | -3.3% | #2,663 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $226,900 | -19.5% | #1,114 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,031 | -11.3% | #903 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | +45.7% | #2,505 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Walker County has a population of 80,209, making it the #725 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Walker County is $52,324, ranking #2,643 out of 3,222 counties — 30.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.4% and unemployment stands at 8.9%.
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The median home value in Walker County is $226,900 (-19.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,031/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.5%.
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84.6% of residents in Walker County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.7% below the national rate.
About Walker County, Texas
Walker County, Texas has a total population of 80,209, making it the 725th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Walker County is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Walker County is $52,324, which ranks #2,643 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9%.
The median home value in Walker County is $226,900, 19.5% below the national median. Renters in Walker County pay a median gross rent of $1,031 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Walker County, 21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.
Walker County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (19.6%).
All data for Walker County, Texas 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.