Walker, MI
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Walker Overview
25,175
TOTAL POPULATION
12,445
MALE POPULATION
12,730
FEMALE POPULATION
97.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,613
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,122
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,020
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
14,512
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Walker Area Codes
Race in Walker
The most populous races in Walker are White / Caucasian (21,713 | 86.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1,316 | 5.2%), and Two or more Races (1,262 | 5.0%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 808 | 3.2% |
| Black / African American | 708 | 2.8% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,316 | 5.2% |
| Native / Alaskan | 46 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 21,713 | 86.3% |
| Two or more Races | 1,262 | 5.0% |
| Some other Race | 638 | 2.5% |
| Total | 25,175 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Walker
The most populous ancestries reported in Walker are German (4,882 | 19.4%), Dutch (4,499 | 17.9%), Polish (2,888 | 11.5%), English (2,557 | 10.2%), and Irish (2,344 | 9.3%), together accounting for 68.2% of all Walker residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 28 | 0.1% |
| American | 673 | 2.7% |
| Apache | 104 | 0.4% |
| Arab | 442 | 1.8% |
| Armenian | 32 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 25 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 29 | 0.1% |
| British | 256 | 1.0% |
| Burmese | 32 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 41 | 0.2% |
| Central American | 114 | 0.4% |
| Cherokee | 13 | 0.1% |
| Chippewa | 28 | 0.1% |
| Choctaw | 8 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 69 | 0.3% |
| Cuban | 17 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 195 | 0.8% |
| Czechoslovakian | 66 | 0.3% |
| Danish | 67 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 4,499 | 17.9% |
| Eastern European | 192 | 0.8% |
| English | 2,557 | 10.2% |
| European | 576 | 2.3% |
| Finnish | 357 | 1.4% |
| French | 604 | 2.4% |
| French American Indian | 14 | 0.1% |
| French Canadian | 159 | 0.6% |
| German | 4,882 | 19.4% |
| Greek | 94 | 0.4% |
| Guatemalan | 103 | 0.4% |
| Hungarian | 119 | 0.5% |
| Indian (Asian) | 100 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 2,344 | 9.3% |
| Italian | 936 | 3.7% |
| Jamaican | 11 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 247 | 1.0% |
| Laotian | 10 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 349 | 1.4% |
| Lithuanian | 338 | 1.3% |
| Luxembourger | 16 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 1,087 | 4.3% |
| Northern European | 46 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 88 | 0.4% |
| Ottawa | 52 | 0.2% |
| Panamanian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 2,888 | 11.5% |
| Puerto Rican | 40 | 0.2% |
| Romanian | 105 | 0.4% |
| Russian | 81 | 0.3% |
| Scandinavian | 76 | 0.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 67 | 0.3% |
| Scottish | 219 | 0.9% |
| Serbian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 8 | 0.0% |
| South American | 32 | 0.1% |
| Spaniard | 26 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 272 | 1.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 28 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 252 | 1.0% |
| Swiss | 84 | 0.3% |
| Syrian | 124 | 0.5% |
| Thai | 88 | 0.4% |
| Ukrainian | 44 | 0.2% |
| Venezuelan | 13 | 0.1% |
| Vietnamese | 99 | 0.4% |
| Welsh | 27 | 0.1% |
| Yugoslavian | 8 | 0.0% | View All 69 Rows |
Immigrants in Walker
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Walker came from Asia (989 | 3.9%), South Eastern Asia (461 | 1.8%), Latin America (295 | 1.2%), South Central Asia (292 | 1.2%), and Central America (282 | 1.1%), together accounting for 9.2% of all Walker residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 14 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 989 | 3.9% |
| Bangladesh | 57 | 0.2% |
| Cameroon | 14 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 65 | 0.3% |
| Central America | 282 | 1.1% |
| China | 64 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 90 | 0.4% |
| Eastern Europe | 44 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 131 | 0.5% |
| Germany | 24 | 0.1% |
| India | 235 | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | 10 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 18 | 0.1% |
| Korea | 8 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 295 | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | 124 | 0.5% |
| Mexico | 271 | 1.1% |
| Middle Africa | 14 | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | 20 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 43 | 0.2% |
| Panama | 11 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 179 | 0.7% |
| Poland | 12 | 0.1% |
| Romania | 32 | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 22 | 0.1% |
| South America | 13 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 292 | 1.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 461 | 1.8% |
| Venezuela | 13 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 272 | 1.1% |
| Western Asia | 146 | 0.6% |
| Western Europe | 44 | 0.2% | View All 33 Rows |
Sex and Age in Walker
Sex and Age in Walker
The most populous age groups in Walker are 25 to 29 Years (1,229 | 9.9%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (1,258 | 9.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 639 (5.1%) | 836 (6.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 636 (5.1%) | 844 (6.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 905 (7.3%) | 449 (3.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 747 (6.0%) | 792 (6.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 681 (5.5%) | 887 (7.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,229 (9.9%) | 1,258 (9.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 895 (7.2%) | 785 (6.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 961 (7.7%) | 780 (6.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 932 (7.5%) | 682 (5.4%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 624 (5.0%) | 630 (5.0%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 795 (6.4%) | 734 (5.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 754 (6.1%) | 896 (7.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 556 (4.5%) | 831 (6.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 630 (5.1%) | 587 (4.6%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 558 (4.5%) | 587 (4.6%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 402 (3.2%) | 448 (3.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 173 (1.4%) | 289 (2.3%) |
| 85 Years and over | 328 (2.6%) | 415 (3.3%) |
| Total | 12,445 (100.0%) | 12,730 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Walker
Median Family Size in Walker
The median family size in Walker is 2.99 persons per family, with single female/mother families (871 | 13.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.05 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (484 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.53 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 5,030 (78.8%) | 3.02 |
| Single Male/Father | 484 (7.6%) | 2.53 |
| Single Female/Mother | 871 (13.6%) | 3.05 |
| Total Families | 6,385 (100.0%) | 2.99 |
Median Household Size in Walker
The median household size in Walker is 2.38 persons per household, with single female/mother households (871 | 8.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.52 persons per household. non-family households (4,070 | 38.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 5,030 (48.1%) | 3.04 |
| Single Male/Father | 484 (4.6%) | 3.21 |
| Single Female/Mother | 871 (8.3%) | 3.52 |
| Non-family | 4,070 (38.9%) | 1.23 |
| Total Households | 10,455 (100.0%) | 2.38 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Walker
Out of a total of 10,455 households in Walker, 6,385 (61.1%) are family households, while 4,070 (38.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,933, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,324.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 3,324 (31.8%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,933 (28.1%) | 644 (6.2%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,287 (12.3%) | 64 (0.6%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,158 (11.1%) | 38 (0.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 686 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 217 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 104 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,385 (61.1%) | 4,070 (38.9%) |
Female Fertility in Walker
Fertility by Age in Walker
Average fertility rate in Walker is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 92.4% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 245 (92.4%) | 84.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 20 (7.5%) | 9.0 |
| Total | 265 (100.0%) | 44.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Walker
87.5% of women with births (265) in Walker are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 13.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 212 (86.5%) | 33 (13.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 232 (87.5%) | 33 (12.4%) |
Fertility by Education in Walker
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 16 (6.0%) | 16.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 33 (12.4%) | 17.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 193 (72.8%) | 125.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 23 (8.7%) | 28.0 |
| Total | 265 (100.0%) | 44.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Walker
12.4% of women with births in Walker are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 16 (48.5%) | 17 (51.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 193 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 232 (87.5%) | 33 (12.4%) |
Income in Walker
Income Overview in Walker
Per Capita Income in Walker is $36,613, while median incomes of families and households are $90,122 and $72,020 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 25,175 | $36,613 |
| Median Family Income | 6,385 | $90,122 |
| Mean Family Income | 6,385 | $103,434 |
| Median Household Income | 10,455 | $72,020 |
| Mean Household Income | 10,455 | $86,815 |
| Income Deficit | 6,385 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 25,175 | 24.75% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 25,175 | 75.25¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 25,175 | 0.37 |
Earnings by Sex in Walker
Average Earnings in Walker are $41,390, $46,798 for men and $35,214 for women, a difference of 24.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 7,903 (52.8%) | $46,798 |
| Female | 7,068 (47.2%) | $35,214 |
| Total | 14,971 (100.0%) | $41,390 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Walker
The most common earnings brackets in Walker are $100,000+ for men (911 | 11.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (607 | 8.6%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 436 (5.5%) | 420 (5.9%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 142 (1.8%) | 252 (3.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 209 (2.6%) | 191 (2.7%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 149 (1.9%) | 200 (2.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 107 (1.3%) | 221 (3.1%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 225 (2.9%) | 239 (3.4%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 154 (1.9%) | 240 (3.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 71 (0.9%) | 170 (2.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 130 (1.6%) | 265 (3.7%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 75 (0.9%) | 375 (5.3%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 339 (4.3%) | 490 (6.9%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 589 (7.4%) | 447 (6.3%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 464 (5.9%) | 597 (8.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 563 (7.1%) | 479 (6.8%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 516 (6.5%) | 378 (5.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 435 (5.5%) | 261 (3.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 895 (11.3%) | 592 (8.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 642 (8.1%) | 308 (4.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 851 (10.8%) | 607 (8.6%) |
| $100,000+ | 911 (11.5%) | 336 (4.8%) |
| Total | 7,903 (100.0%) | 7,068 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Walker
Average earnings in Walker are $52,907 for men and $40,057 for women, a difference of 24.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,054, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $42,865. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,947, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,370.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $42,865 | $45,740 |
| High School Diploma | $45,546 | $28,370 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $46,504 | $37,122 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,277 | $47,965 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,054 | $60,947 |
| Total | $52,907 | $40,057 |
Family Income in Walker
Family Income Brackets in Walker
According to the Walker family income data, there are 1,654 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 83 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 83 | 1.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 83 | 1.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 83 | 1.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 134 | 2.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 600 | 9.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,488 | 23.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,232 | 19.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,654 | 25.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 549 | 8.6% |
| $200,000+ | 485 | 7.6% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Walker
7+ person families (58 | 0.9%) account for the highest median family income in Walker with $139,615 per family, while 2-person families (3,251 | 50.9%) have the highest median income of $36,519 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 3,251 (50.9%) | $73,038 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,203 (18.8%) | $91,386 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,061 (16.6%) | $116,903 |
| 5-Person Families | 595 (9.3%) | $120,409 |
| 6-Person Families | 217 (3.4%) | $102,150 |
| 7+ Person Families | 58 (0.9%) | $139,615 |
| Total | 6,385 (100.0%) | $90,122 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Walker
The median family income in Walker is $90,122, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,126) having the highest median family income of $122,500, while families with no earners (986) have the lowest median family income of $50,197, accounting for 17.6% and 15.4% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 986 (15.4%) | $50,197 |
| 1 Earner | 1,845 (28.9%) | $70,544 |
| 2 Earners | 2,428 (38.0%) | $109,951 |
| 3+ Earners | 1,126 (17.6%) | $122,500 |
| Total | 6,385 (100.0%) | $90,122 |
Household Income in Walker
Household Income Brackets in Walker
With 2,331 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Walker, accounting for 22.3% of all households. In contrast, only 199 households (1.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 272 | 2.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 199 | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 512 | 4.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 627 | 6.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,558 | 14.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,331 | 22.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,725 | 16.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,018 | 19.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 638 | 6.1% |
| $200,000+ | 575 | 5.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Walker
The median household income in Walker is $72,020, with the highest median household income of $94,884 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,312 households (31.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,656, with 435 households (4.2%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 435 (4.2%) | $52,656 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 4,048 (38.7%) | $78,590 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 3,312 (31.7%) | $94,884 |
| 65+ Years | 2,660 (25.4%) | $53,920 |
| Total | 10,455 (100.0%) | $72,020 |
Poverty in Walker
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Walker
With 7.3% poverty level for males and 6.9% for females among the residents of Walker, 15 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 29 males (17.7%) and 79 females (23.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 87 (13.6%) | 78 (9.3%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 134 (14.8%) | 83 (9.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 65 (12.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 29 (17.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 43 (16.0%) | 79 (23.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 107 (10.7%) | 165 (13.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 234 (11.0%) | 45 (2.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 100 (5.3%) | 159 (10.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 17 (1.2%) | 53 (3.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 7 (0.5%) | 44 (2.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 49 (4.2%) | 131 (11.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 28 (3.2%) | 35 (3.2%) |
| Total | 900 (7.3%) | 872 (6.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Walker
According to the poverty statistics in Walker, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 552 (86.4%) | 758 (90.7%) |
| 5 Years | 84 (100.0%) | 191 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 774 (85.2%) | 760 (90.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 440 (87.1%) | 183 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 135 (82.3%) | 147 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 225 (84.0%) | 261 (76.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 889 (89.3%) | 1,027 (86.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,890 (89.0%) | 1,998 (97.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,793 (94.7%) | 1,303 (89.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,402 (98.8%) | 1,304 (96.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,297 (99.5%) | 1,676 (97.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,130 (95.8%) | 1,037 (88.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 836 (96.8%) | 1,047 (96.8%) |
| Total | 11,447 (92.7%) | 11,692 (93.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Walker
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Walker show that 0.2% or 10 of the total 5,030 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 0.3%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 3,236 (99.7%) | 10 (0.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,299 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 460 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,020 (99.8%) | 10 (0.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Walker
According to the poverty data in Walker, 8.1% or 39 single-father households and 21.6% or 188 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (28.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 83 households (73.5%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 39 (28.9%) | 105 (24.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 83 (73.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 39 (8.1%) | 188 (21.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Walker
The poverty data for Walker shows that 10 of the married-couple family households (0.2%) and 227 of the single-parent households (16.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (0.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 83 household (40.7%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 10 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 144 (25.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 83 (40.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10 (0.2%) | 227 (16.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Walker
Employment by Class of Employer in Walker
Among the 13,597 employed individuals in Walker, private company employees (9,816 | 72.2%), not-for-profit organizations (2,025 | 14.9%), and local government employees (683 | 5.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 9,816 | 72.2% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 370 | 2.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 314 | 2.3% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 2,025 | 14.9% |
| Local Government Employees | 683 | 5.0% |
| State Government Employees | 276 | 2.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 113 | 0.8% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 13,597 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Walker
According to the labor force statistics for Walker, out of the total population over 16 years of age (20,555), 70.6% or 14,512 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 493 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.6% or 2,303 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.3% or 17 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 768 (62.5%) | 63 (8.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,347 (85.9%) | 55 (4.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 2,303 (92.6%) | 124 (5.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,524 (90.7%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,909 (86.7%) | 111 (3.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,441 (87.7%) | 71 (2.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,386 (84.0%) | 11 (0.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 836 (60.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 784 (33.2%) | 48 (6.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 206 (10.0%) | 17 (8.3%) |
| Total | 14,512 (70.6%) | 493 (3.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Walker
According to labor force statistics for Walker, 85.4% of individuals (11,394) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (13,342) are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 319 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.2% or 4,623 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.9% or 47 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 365 (85.1%) | 55 (12.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,726 (81.9%) | 130 (3.9%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 3,684 (81.6%) | 176 (3.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 4,623 (91.2%) | 25 (0.5%) |
| Total | 11,394 (85.4%) | 374 (2.8%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Walker
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Walker are Community & Social Service (1,437 | 10.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,119 | 8.0%), Business & Financial (1,106 | 7.9%), Education Instruction & Library (895 | 6.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (887 | 6.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Walker, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (90.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (78.9%), and Architecture & Engineering (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (80.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (69.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 503 (58.6%) | 356 (41.4%) |
| Business & Financial | 634 (57.3%) | 472 (42.7%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 700 (78.9%) | 187 (21.1%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 438 (90.9%) | 44 (9.1%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 202 (69.7%) | 88 (30.3%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 60 (52.2%) | 55 (47.8%) |
| Community & Social Service | 496 (34.5%) | 941 (65.5%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 80 (30.4%) | 183 (69.6%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 29 (36.7%) | 50 (63.3%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 316 (35.3%) | 579 (64.7%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 71 (35.5%) | 129 (64.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 229 (20.5%) | 890 (79.5%) |
| Health Technologists | 131 (19.5%) | 541 (80.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,562 (47.4%) | 2,846 (52.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,416 (53.0%) | 6,587 (47.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Walker are Food Preparation & Serving (665 | 4.8%), Healthcare Support (450 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (444 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (160 | 1.1%), and Security & Protection (113 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Walker, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (63.4%), Security & Protection (61.1%), and Law Enforcement (57.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.7%), Personal Care & Service (87.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (51.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 33 (7.3%) | 417 (92.7%) |
| Security & Protection | 69 (61.1%) | 44 (38.9%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 45 (63.4%) | 26 (36.6%) |
| Law Enforcement | 24 (57.1%) | 18 (42.9%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 327 (49.2%) | 338 (50.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 217 (48.9%) | 227 (51.1%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 20 (12.5%) | 140 (87.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 666 (36.3%) | 1,166 (63.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,416 (53.0%) | 6,587 (47.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Walker are Office & Administration (1,847 | 13.2%), and Sales & Related (1,568 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 765 (48.8%) | 803 (51.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 508 (27.5%) | 1,339 (72.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,273 (37.3%) | 2,142 (62.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,416 (53.0%) | 6,587 (47.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Walker are Construction & Extraction (549 | 3.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (210 | 1.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (89 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 89 (100.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 549 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 200 (95.2%) | 10 (4.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 749 (88.3%) | 99 (11.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,416 (53.0%) | 6,587 (47.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Walker are Production (1,419 | 10.1%), Material Moving (563 | 4.0%), and Transportation (518 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 1,214 (85.6%) | 205 (14.4%) |
| Transportation | 433 (83.6%) | 85 (16.4%) |
| Material Moving | 519 (92.2%) | 44 (7.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,166 (86.6%) | 334 (13.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,416 (53.0%) | 6,587 (47.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Walker
Employment Industries in Walker
The major employment industries in Walker include Manufacturing (2,844 | 20.3%), Retail Trade (2,157 | 15.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,982 | 14.1%), Educational Services (1,349 | 9.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (734 | 5.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Walker
The Walker industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.6%), Wholesale Trade (85.3%), and Manufacturing (78.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (84.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (77.0%), and Finance & Insurance (71.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 90 (48.4%) | 96 (51.6%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 549 (87.6%) | 78 (12.4%) |
| Manufacturing | 2,226 (78.3%) | 618 (21.7%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 388 (85.3%) | 67 (14.7%) |
| Retail Trade | 1,048 (48.6%) | 1,109 (51.4%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 356 (65.8%) | 185 (34.2%) |
| Utilities | 49 (75.4%) | 16 (24.6%) |
| Information | 86 (68.8%) | 39 (31.2%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 154 (28.3%) | 390 (71.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 145 (54.9%) | 119 (45.1%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 398 (56.0%) | 313 (44.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 8 (15.4%) | 44 (84.6%) |
| Administrative & Support | 83 (32.8%) | 170 (67.2%) |
| Educational Services | 404 (29.9%) | 945 (70.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 455 (23.0%) | 1,527 (77.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 53 (31.9%) | 113 (68.1%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 378 (51.5%) | 356 (48.5%) |
| Public Administration | 155 (73.8%) | 55 (26.2%) |
| Total | 7,416 (53.0%) | 6,587 (47.0%) |
Education in Walker
School Enrollment in Walker
The most common levels of schooling among the 5,755 students in Walker are college / undergraduate (1,238 | 21.5%), high school (1,211 | 21.0%), and middle school (1,151 | 20.0%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 434 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 326 | 5.7% |
| Elementary School | 1,001 | 17.4% |
| Middle School | 1,151 | 20.0% |
| High School | 1,211 | 21.0% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,238 | 21.5% |
| Graduate / Professional | 394 | 6.9% |
| Total | 5,755 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Walker
Out of a total of 5,755 students who are enrolled in schools in Walker, 1,450 (25.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,305 (74.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 145 (46.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 299 (86.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 167 (53.5%) | 145 (46.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 957 (69.9%) | 413 (30.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,020 (76.1%) | 321 (23.9%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 645 (74.2%) | 224 (25.8%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 299 (86.7%) | 46 (13.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 525 (86.2%) | 84 (13.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 470 (78.2%) | 131 (21.8%) |
| 35 Years and over | 219 (71.1%) | 89 (28.9%) |
| Total | 4,305 (74.8%) | 1,450 (25.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Walker
Business (1,292 | 19.6%), education (901 | 13.7%), science & technology (819 | 12.4%), arts & humanities (700 | 10.6%), and computers & mathematics (433 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 6,603 individuals in Walker who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 433 | 6.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 316 | 4.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 289 | 4.4% |
| Psychology | 182 | 2.8% |
| Social Sciences | 236 | 3.6% |
| Engineering | 412 | 6.2% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 20 | 0.3% |
| Science & Technology | 819 | 12.4% |
| Business | 1,292 | 19.6% |
| Education | 901 | 13.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 109 | 1.7% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 371 | 5.6% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 241 | 3.6% |
| Communications | 282 | 4.3% |
| Arts & Humanities | 700 | 10.6% |
| Total | 6,603 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Walker
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Walker
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Walker are males with 2 vehicles (3,357, accounting for 46.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,756, making up 52.9%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 93 (1.3%) | 103 (1.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,515 (20.9%) | 1,372 (21.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 3,357 (46.4%) | 2,756 (43.4%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,276 (17.6%) | 1,159 (18.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 620 (8.6%) | 765 (12.0%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 380 (5.2%) | 193 (3.0%) |
| Total | 7,241 (100.0%) | 6,348 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Walker
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Walker are 10 to 14 minutes (2,736 commuters, 21.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (2,535 commuters, 20.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (2,369 commuters, 18.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 218 | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,480 | 11.7% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 2,736 | 21.6% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,535 | 20.1% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,369 | 18.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,006 | 8.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,017 | 8.1% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 222 | 1.8% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 179 | 1.4% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 475 | 3.8% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 282 | 2.2% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 119 | 0.9% |
Commute Time by Sex in Walker
The most common commute times in Walker are 10 to 14 minutes (1,458 commuters, 21.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,311 commuters, 22.3%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 107 (1.6%) | 111 (1.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 877 (13.0%) | 603 (10.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,458 (21.6%) | 1,278 (21.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,224 (18.1%) | 1,311 (22.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,279 (18.9%) | 1,090 (18.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 571 (8.5%) | 435 (7.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 505 (7.5%) | 512 (8.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 131 (1.9%) | 91 (1.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 143 (2.1%) | 36 (0.6%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 236 (3.5%) | 239 (4.1%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 128 (1.9%) | 154 (2.6%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 98 (1.5%) | 21 (0.4%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Walker
The most frequent times of departure to work in Walker are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,004, 14.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (952, 16.2%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 553 (8.2%) | 79 (1.3%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 302 (4.5%) | 131 (2.2%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 352 (5.2%) | 127 (2.2%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 556 (8.2%) | 426 (7.2%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 759 (11.2%) | 519 (8.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,004 (14.9%) | 952 (16.2%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 922 (13.7%) | 812 (13.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 526 (7.8%) | 795 (13.5%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 190 (2.8%) | 426 (7.2%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 338 (5.0%) | 393 (6.7%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 184 (2.7%) | 180 (3.1%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 254 (3.8%) | 25 (0.4%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 278 (4.1%) | 500 (8.5%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 539 (8.0%) | 516 (8.8%) |
| Total | 6,757 (100.0%) | 5,881 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Walker
Occupancy by Ownership in Walker
Of the total 10,455 dwellings in Walker, owner-occupied units account for 6,505 (62.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,950 (37.8%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 6,505 | 62.2% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 3,950 | 37.8% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 10,455 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Walker
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 3,324 | 31.8% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,577 | 34.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,351 | 12.9% |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,203 | 21.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,455 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Walker
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,199 (36.1%) | 2,125 (63.9%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,475 (69.2%) | 1,102 (30.8%) |
| 3-Person Household | 953 (70.5%) | 398 (29.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,878 (85.3%) | 325 (14.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 6,505 (62.2%) | 3,950 (37.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Walker
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 215 (58.0%) | 156 (42.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,729 (67.0%) | 850 (33.0%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 2,068 (59.8%) | 1,393 (40.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,493 (61.7%) | 1,551 (38.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Walker
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 2,538 | 24.3% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,945 | 18.6% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,612 | 15.4% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,700 | 16.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,461 | 14.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 748 | 7.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 451 | 4.3% |
| Total | 10,455 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Walker
Median Income by Occupancy in Walker
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 6,505 (62.2%) | $88,264 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3,950 (37.8%) | $53,375 |
| Average | 10,455 (100.0%) | $72,020 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Walker
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 31 (0.5%) | 92 (2.3%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 26 (0.4%) | 122 (3.1%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 111 (1.7%) | 86 (2.2%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 71 (1.1%) | 155 (3.9%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 109 (1.7%) | 174 (4.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 150 (2.3%) | 482 (12.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 820 (12.6%) | 736 (18.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,373 (21.1%) | 961 (24.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,056 (16.2%) | 673 (17.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,679 (25.8%) | 334 (8.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,079 (16.6%) | 135 (3.4%) |
| Total | 6,505 (100.0%) | 3,950 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Walker
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 70 (1.1%) | 49 (1.2%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,220 (18.8%) | 13 (0.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,483 (22.8%) | 425 (10.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 527 (8.1%) | 1,024 (25.9%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,647 (25.3%) | 1,997 (50.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,081 (16.6%) | 342 (8.7%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 317 (4.9%) | 59 (1.5%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 88 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 72 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,505 (100.0%) | 3,950 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Walker
Housing Structures in Walker
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 5,905 | 56.5% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 714 | 6.8% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 147 | 1.4% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 256 | 2.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 1,029 | 9.8% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1,957 | 18.7% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 447 | 4.3% |
| Total | 10,455 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Walker
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 5,586 (94.6%) | 319 (5.4%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 536 (75.1%) | 178 (24.9%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 31 (21.1%) | 116 (78.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 42 (16.4%) | 214 (83.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 1,029 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 1,957 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 310 (69.4%) | 137 (30.6%) |
| Total | 6,505 (62.2%) | 3,950 (37.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Walker
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 243 (6.1%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 79 (1.2%) | 1,790 (45.3%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,477 (22.7%) | 1,552 (39.3%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,764 (42.5%) | 269 (6.8%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 2,185 (33.6%) | 96 (2.4%) |
| Total | 6,505 (100.0%) | 3,950 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Walker
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 6,138 (94.4%) | 2,857 (72.3%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 121 (1.9%) | 12 (0.3%) |
| Electricity | 194 (3.0%) | 950 (24.0%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 9 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 37 (0.6%) | 73 (1.8%) |
| No Fuel Used | 6 (0.1%) | 58 (1.5%) |
| Total | 6,505 (100.0%) | 3,950 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Walker
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 43 (0.7%) | 323 (8.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,516 (23.3%) | 2,307 (58.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 3,023 (46.5%) | 1,224 (31.0%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,923 (29.6%) | 96 (2.4%) |
| Total | 6,505 (100.0%) | 3,950 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Walker
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Walker
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,789 | 3,716 |
| Median Property Value | $248,900 | $244,400 |
| Median Household Income | $66,732 | $766 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $537 | $72 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,481 | $79 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Walker
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 295 (10.6%) | 94 (2.5%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 79 (2.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,650 (59.2%) | 2,607 (70.2%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 744 (26.7%) | 878 (23.6%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 78 (2.8%) | 27 (0.7%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 7 (0.3%) | 19 (0.5%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 15 (0.5%) | 12 (0.3%) |
| Total | 2,789 (100.0%) | 3,716 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Walker
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 47 (1.7%) | 78 (2.1%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 138 (5.0%) | 10 (0.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 137 (4.9%) | 153 (4.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 545 (19.5%) | 13 (0.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 780 (28.0%) | 275 (7.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 302 (10.8%) | 593 (16.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 527 (18.9%) | 754 (20.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 313 (11.2%) | 1,152 (31.0%) |
| Total | 2,789 (100.0%) | 3,716 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Walker
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 778 (27.9%) | 102,055 (2,746.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 457 (16.4%) | 1,337 (36.0%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 343 (12.3%) | 1,125 (30.3%) |
| 4.0x or more | 1,211 (43.4%) | 661 (17.8%) |
| Total | 2,789 (100.0%) | 3,716 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Walker
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 10 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 169 (6.1%) | 163 (4.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 2,243 (80.4%) | 272 (7.3%) |
| Total | 2,789 (100.0%) | 3,716 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Walker
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Walker
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,765 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,893 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,071 (96.7%) | 71 (3.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 3,587 (94.8%) | 196 (5.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,042 (90.7%) | 313 (9.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,746 (98.9%) | 30 (1.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,953 (97.7%) | 71 (2.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,347 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,946 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 24,350 (97.3%) | 681 (2.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Walker
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,765 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 3,893 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,071 (96.7%) | 71 (3.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Walker
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,368 (95.4%) | 66 (4.6%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,976 (92.4%) | 245 (7.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,894 (96.5%) | 178 (3.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,683 (98.2%) | 85 (1.8%) |
| $100,000 and over | 10,303 (99.0%) | 107 (1.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Walker
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 607 (34.4%) | 1,325 (75.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 811 (20.8%) | 3,370 (86.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 361 (16.9%) | 1,760 (82.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 626 (16.6%) | 3,096 (81.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 426 (12.7%) | 2,687 (80.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 463 (16.7%) | 2,475 (89.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 526 (17.4%) | 2,595 (85.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,263 (96.4%) | 1,579 (67.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,946 (100.0%) | 1,354 (69.6%) |
| Total | 8,029 (32.1%) | 20,241 (80.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Walker
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 67 (3.4%) | 6 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 118 (3.8%) | 120 (3.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 703 (15.2%) | 676 (14.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 335 (28.4%) | 171 (14.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 286 (33.1%) | 448 (41.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Walker
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 14 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (0.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 96 (2.1%) | 91 (2.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 188 (16.0%) | 63 (5.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 201 (23.3%) | 255 (23.6%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 165 (3.6%) | 62 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12 (1.0%) | 49 (4.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 27 (3.1%) | 96 (8.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 53 (2.7%) | 6 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 118 (3.8%) | 56 (1.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 359 (7.8%) | 156 (3.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 68 (5.8%) | 25 (2.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 119 (11.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 203 (4.4%) | 345 (7.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 133 (11.3%) | 88 (7.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 82 (9.5%) | 207 (19.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 14 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 6 (0.2%) | 6 (0.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 133 (2.9%) | 39 (0.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 36 (3.0%) | 22 (1.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 16 (1.8%) | 46 (4.3%) |
Technology Access in Walker
Computing Device Access in Walker
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 8,505 | 81.4% |
| Smartphone | 9,363 | 89.6% |
| Tablet | 6,315 | 60.4% |
| No Computing Device | 442 | 4.2% |
| Total | 10,455 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Walker
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 11 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 7,801 | 74.6% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,153 | 11.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 442 | 4.2% |
| No Internet | 1,280 | 12.2% |
| Total | 10,455 | 100.0% |
Walker Summary
Walker, Michigan is a city located in Kent County, Michigan, United States. It is a suburb of Grand Rapids and is part of the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 25,317.
History
Walker was first settled in 1837 by George Walker, a native of New York. He purchased land from the federal government and built a sawmill and a gristmill. The area was known as Walker's Mill until 1867 when it was renamed Walker Station. The village was incorporated as the City of Walker in 1960.
Geography
Walker is located at 42°57'25" North, 85°37'45" West (42.956944, -85.629167). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29.0 km2), of which 11.1 square miles (28.7 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) is water.
Economy
Walker is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The city is home to several large employers, including Amway, Meijer, and Gentex Corporation. Walker is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and professional services.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 25,317 people, 10,717 households, and 6,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,286.2 people per square mile (886.2/km2). There were 11,717 housing units at an average density of 1,053.7 per square mile (406.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 4.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 2.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.
There were 10,717 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. Males had a median income of $45,945 versus $31,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,945. About 4.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Walker?
Total Population of Walker is 25,175.
What is the Total Male Population of Walker?
Total Male Population of Walker is 12,445.
What is the Total Female Population of Walker?
Total Female Population of Walker is 12,730.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Walker?
There are 97.76 Males per 100 Females in Walker.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Walker?
There are 102.29 Females per 100 Males in Walker.
What is the Median Population Age in Walker?
Median Population Age in Walker is 38.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Walker
Average Family Size in Walker is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Walker
Average Household Size in Walker is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Walker?
Per Capita income in Walker is $36,613.
What is the Median Family Income in Walker?
Median Family Income in Walker is $90,122.
What is the Median Household income in Walker?
Median Household Income in Walker is $72,020.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Walker?
Income or Wage Gap in Walker is 24.8%.
Women in Walker earn 75.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Walker?
Inequality or Gini Index in Walker is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Walker?
There are 14,512 People in the Labor Forcein in Walker.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Walker?
70.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Walker.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Walker?
Unemployment Rate in Walker is 3.4%.