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Walker County Overview

$23,220
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,169
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,193
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,467
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
77,182
TOTAL POPULATION
45,638
MALE POPULATION
31,544
FEMALE POPULATION
144.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
69.12
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
31,375
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Walker County Area Codes

Income in Walker County

Income Overview in Walker County

Per Capita Income in Walker County is $23,220, while median incomes of families and households are $70,169 and $47,193 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income77,182$23,220
Median Family Income13,561$70,169
Mean Family Income13,561$86,354
Median Household Income24,592$47,193
Mean Household Income24,592$65,076
Income Deficit13,561$12,467
Wage / Income Gap (%)77,18227.13%
Wage / Income Gap ($)77,18272.87¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index77,1820.47

Earnings by Sex in Walker County

Average Earnings in Walker County are $29,797, $34,642 for men and $25,245 for women, a difference of 27.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Walker County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male19,943 (58.9%)$34,642
Female13,900 (41.1%)$25,245
Total33,843 (100.0%)$29,797

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Walker County

The most common earnings brackets in Walker County are $100,000+ for men (1,759 | 8.8%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (1,238 | 8.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Walker County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less657 (3.3%)1,069 (7.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,161 (5.8%)867 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,071 (5.4%)1,238 (8.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999568 (2.9%)707 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499655 (3.3%)574 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999430 (2.2%)242 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,097 (5.5%)524 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999607 (3.0%)286 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499432 (2.2%)684 (4.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999895 (4.5%)724 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,342 (6.7%)1,216 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,170 (5.9%)878 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999972 (4.9%)863 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999906 (4.5%)824 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,385 (6.9%)916 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999896 (4.5%)593 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,716 (8.6%)499 (3.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999826 (4.1%)433 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,398 (7.0%)348 (2.5%)
$100,000+1,759 (8.8%)415 (3.0%)
Total19,943 (100.0%)13,900 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Walker County

Average earnings in Walker County are $45,119 for men and $34,341 for women, a difference of 23.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $52,989, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,720. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,698, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,520.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Walker County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$47,741$28,223
High School Diploma$36,720$24,520
College or Associate's Degree$41,533$32,838
Bachelor's Degree$52,989$47,033
Graduate Degree$52,756$50,698
Total$45,119$34,341

Family Income in Walker County

Family Income Brackets in Walker County

According to the Walker County family income data, there are 2,861 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 325 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Walker County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006925.1%
$10,000 to $14,9993252.4%
$15,000 to $24,9997325.4%
$25,000 to $34,9997735.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,76313.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992,86121.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991,92614.2%
$100,000 to $149,9992,80720.7%
$150,000 to $199,9999637.1%
$200,000+7325.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Walker County

6-person families (384 | 2.8%) account for the highest median family income in Walker County with $95,346 per family, while 2-person families (6,378 | 47.0%) have the highest median income of $33,145 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Walker County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families6,378 (47.0%)$66,290
3-Person Families2,759 (20.3%)$77,519
4-Person Families2,398 (17.7%)$75,539
5-Person Families1,520 (11.2%)$75,714
6-Person Families384 (2.8%)$95,346
7+ Person Families122 (0.9%)$0
Total13,561 (100.0%)$70,169

Family Income by Number of Earners in Walker County

The median family income in Walker County is $70,169, with families comprising 3+ earners (775) having the highest median family income of $123,088, while families with no earners (2,545) have the lowest median family income of $38,523, accounting for 5.7% and 18.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Walker County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,545 (18.8%)$38,523
1 Earner5,234 (38.6%)$55,502
2 Earners5,007 (36.9%)$91,279
3+ Earners775 (5.7%)$123,088
Total13,561 (100.0%)$70,169

Household Income in Walker County

Household Income Brackets in Walker County

With 4,131 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Walker County, accounting for 16.8% of all households. In contrast, only 812 households (3.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Walker County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,82811.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1314.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992,1898.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992,92611.9%
$35,000 to $49,9993,68915.0%
$50,000 to $74,9994,13116.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992,68110.9%
$100,000 to $149,9993,00012.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,1804.8%
$200,000+8123.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Walker County

The median household income in Walker County is $47,193, with the highest median household income of $65,600 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,650 households (31.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $11,536, with 3,639 households (14.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Walker County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,639 (14.8%)$11,536
25 to 44 Years7,012 (28.5%)$52,589
45 to 64 Years7,650 (31.1%)$65,600
65+ Years6,291 (25.6%)$44,206
Total24,592 (100.0%)$47,193

Poverty in Walker County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Walker County

With 15.1% poverty level for males and 24.2% for females among the residents of Walker County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,959 males (35.7%) and 3,387 females (61.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Walker County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years571 (33.1%)339 (26.5%)
5 Years9 (3.0%)111 (56.6%)
6 to 11 Years549 (29.2%)520 (27.4%)
12 to 14 Years192 (19.5%)128 (15.7%)
15 Years87 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years83 (13.4%)28 (5.8%)
18 to 24 Years1,959 (35.7%)3,387 (61.5%)
25 to 34 Years242 (4.7%)1,038 (28.6%)
35 to 44 Years376 (9.7%)355 (10.6%)
45 to 54 Years44 (1.1%)177 (6.2%)
55 to 64 Years348 (12.0%)578 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years190 (7.1%)259 (8.9%)
75 Years and over148 (9.0%)123 (5.3%)
Total4,798 (15.1%)7,043 (24.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Walker County

According to the poverty statistics in Walker County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.9% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Walker County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,152 (66.9%)940 (73.5%)
5 Years286 (97.0%)85 (43.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,330 (70.8%)1,379 (72.6%)
12 to 14 Years794 (80.5%)690 (84.4%)
15 Years301 (77.6%)174 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years537 (86.6%)452 (94.2%)
18 to 24 Years3,529 (64.3%)2,124 (38.5%)
25 to 34 Years4,867 (95.3%)2,597 (71.4%)
35 to 44 Years3,497 (90.3%)2,980 (89.4%)
45 to 54 Years4,101 (98.9%)2,678 (93.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,545 (88.0%)3,159 (84.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,480 (92.9%)2,655 (91.1%)
75 Years and over1,491 (91.0%)2,186 (94.7%)
Total26,910 (84.9%)22,099 (75.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Walker County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Walker County show that 3.9% or 365 of the total 9,429 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 37.8%, comprising of 28 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.3%, which includes 41 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Walker County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children5,216 (96.4%)196 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children3,002 (98.7%)41 (1.3%)
3 or 4 Children800 (88.9%)100 (11.1%)
5 or more Children46 (62.2%)28 (37.8%)
Total9,064 (96.1%)365 (3.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Walker County

According to the poverty data in Walker County, 7.6% or 87 single-father households and 34.7% or 1,038 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (40.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 596 households (56.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Walker County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)156 (11.6%)
1 or 2 Children20 (5.4%)596 (56.8%)
3 or 4 Children65 (28.3%)286 (47.4%)
5 or more Children2 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total87 (7.6%)1,038 (34.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Walker County

The poverty data for Walker County shows that 365 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 1,125 of the single-parent households (27.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (37.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 616 household (43.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Walker County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children196 (3.6%)156 (8.3%)
1 or 2 Children41 (1.3%)616 (43.4%)
3 or 4 Children100 (11.1%)351 (42.1%)
5 or more Children28 (37.8%)2 (40.0%)
Total365 (3.9%)1,125 (27.2%)

Race in Walker County

The most populous races in Walker County are White / Caucasian (50,079 | 64.9%), Black / African American (16,916 | 21.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (14,226 | 18.4%).
Race in Walker County
Race# Population% Population
Asian9401.2%
Black / African American16,91621.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific2460.3%
Hispanic or Latino14,22618.4%
Native / Alaskan1350.2%
White / Caucasian50,07964.9%
Two or more Races7,0849.2%
Some other Race1,7822.3%
Total77,182100.0%

Ancestry in Walker County

The most populous ancestries reported in Walker County are Mexican (11,865 | 15.4%), English (10,248 | 13.3%), American (9,460 | 12.3%), German (8,549 | 11.1%), and Irish (8,353 | 10.8%), together accounting for 62.8% of all Walker County residents.
Ancestry in Walker County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African6590.9%
American9,46012.3%
Apache510.1%
Arab690.1%
Argentinean220.0%
Austrian120.0%
Bahamian50.0%
Belgian320.0%
Belizean200.0%
Bhutanese1100.1%
Blackfeet160.0%
Brazilian60.0%
British2150.3%
Burmese350.1%
Cajun300.0%
Cambodian230.0%
Canadian230.0%
Central American1,0981.4%
Central American Indian190.0%
Cherokee3940.5%
Chickasaw70.0%
Choctaw2880.4%
Colombian370.1%
Comanche400.1%
Costa Rican60.0%
Cree150.0%
Cuban190.0%
Czech5500.7%
Czechoslovakian90.0%
Danish810.1%
Dominican50.0%
Dutch2380.3%
Eastern European540.1%
Ecuadorian550.1%
Egyptian170.0%
English10,24813.3%
European1,7992.3%
Finnish400.1%
French2,1172.7%
French Canadian2390.3%
German8,54911.1%
Ghanaian220.0%
Greek1040.1%
Guatemalan660.1%
Haitian780.1%
Honduran860.1%
Hungarian1210.2%
Indian (Asian)1810.2%
Irish8,35310.8%
Israeli30.0%
Italian1,3311.7%
Jamaican70.0%
Japanese390.1%
Kenyan1960.3%
Korean2040.3%
Lebanese190.0%
Mexican11,86515.4%
Mexican American Indian340.0%
Moroccan170.0%
Native Hawaiian110.0%
Navajo440.1%
Nicaraguan180.0%
Nigerian1,4741.9%
Northern European330.0%
Norwegian2150.3%
Pakistani50.0%
Polish1,0871.4%
Portuguese260.0%
Puerto Rican2150.3%
Romanian50.0%
Russian1460.2%
Salvadoran9221.2%
Samoan2250.3%
Scandinavian990.1%
Scotch-Irish1,0911.4%
Scottish1,2361.6%
Seminole20.0%
Serbian310.0%
Slovene190.0%
Somali60.0%
South American1140.2%
South American Indian10.0%
Spaniard2570.3%
Spanish820.1%
Sri Lankan2500.3%
Subsaharan African2,3573.0%
Swedish2130.3%
Syrian160.0%
Thai1950.3%
Tongan100.0%
Ukrainian130.0%
Welsh3240.4%
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Immigrants in Walker County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Walker County came from Latin America (3,383 | 4.4%), Central America (3,260 | 4.2%), Mexico (2,618 | 3.4%), Africa (1,439 | 1.9%), and Western Africa (1,116 | 1.5%), together accounting for 15.3% of all Walker County residents.
Immigrants in Walker County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,4391.9%
Argentina200.0%
Asia4650.6%
Bahamas50.0%
Belize200.0%
Brazil60.0%
Cambodia200.0%
Canada130.0%
Caribbean730.1%
Central America3,2604.2%
China1430.2%
Colombia180.0%
Costa Rica60.0%
Cuba140.0%
Dominican Republic50.0%
Eastern Africa3150.4%
Eastern Asia1880.2%
Eastern Europe840.1%
Ecuador60.0%
El Salvador4860.6%
England100.0%
Ethiopia10.0%
Europe2820.4%
France220.0%
Germany590.1%
Ghana1570.2%
Guatemala160.0%
Honduras240.0%
India1880.2%
Ireland430.1%
Jamaica490.1%
Japan150.0%
Kenya2890.4%
Korea70.0%
Latin America3,3834.4%
Mexico2,6183.4%
Morocco80.0%
Nicaragua900.1%
Nigeria9591.2%
Northern Africa80.0%
Northern Europe870.1%
Oceania840.1%
Philippines150.0%
Russia660.1%
Serbia160.0%
South America500.1%
South Central Asia1880.2%
South Eastern Asia890.1%
Southern Europe300.0%
Spain300.0%
Taiwan150.0%
Ukraine20.0%
Vietnam540.1%
Western Africa1,1161.5%
Western Europe810.1%
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Sex and Age in Walker County

Sex and Age in Walker County

The most populous age groups in Walker County are 20 to 24 Years (5,010 | 11.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (5,353 | 17.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Walker County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,723 (3.8%)1,279 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years1,694 (3.7%)1,350 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Years1,496 (3.3%)1,585 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years3,373 (7.4%)3,075 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Years5,010 (11.0%)5,353 (17.0%)
25 to 29 Years3,643 (8.0%)1,997 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years3,823 (8.4%)1,642 (5.2%)
35 to 39 Years4,146 (9.1%)1,911 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years3,215 (7.0%)1,437 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years3,740 (8.2%)1,265 (4.0%)
50 to 54 Years3,560 (7.8%)1,590 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years2,989 (6.6%)1,645 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years2,103 (4.6%)2,092 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years1,848 (4.1%)1,397 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years1,514 (3.3%)1,535 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years759 (1.7%)702 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years581 (1.3%)669 (2.1%)
85 Years and over421 (0.9%)1,020 (3.2%)
Total45,638 (100.0%)31,544 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Walker County

Median Family Size in Walker County

The median family size in Walker County is 3.26 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,995 | 22.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,137 | 8.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Walker County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple9,429 (69.5%)3.26
Single Male/Father1,137 (8.4%)2.83
Single Female/Mother2,995 (22.1%)3.43
Total Families13,561 (100.0%)3.26

Median Household Size in Walker County

The median household size in Walker County is 2.47 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,995 | 12.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.58 persons per household. non-family households (11,031 | 44.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.40 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Walker County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple9,429 (38.3%)3.27
Single Male/Father1,137 (4.6%)3.23
Single Female/Mother2,995 (12.2%)3.58
Non-family11,031 (44.9%)1.40
Total Households24,592 (100.0%)2.47

Household Size by Marriage Status in Walker County

Out of a total of 24,592 households in Walker County, 13,561 (55.1%) are family households, while 11,031 (44.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,267, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,647.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Walker County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,647 (35.2%)
2-Person Households6,267 (25.5%)1,570 (6.4%)
3-Person Households2,693 (11.0%)393 (1.6%)
4-Person Households2,336 (9.5%)421 (1.7%)
5-Person Households1,676 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households462 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households127 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,561 (55.1%)11,031 (44.9%)

Female Fertility in Walker County

Fertility by Age in Walker County

Average fertility rate in Walker County is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Walker County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years774 (71.4%)86.0
35 to 50 years310 (28.6%)62.0
Total1,084 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Walker County

64.9% of women with births (1,084) in Walker County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 41.3% 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 19.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Walker County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years454 (58.7%)320 (41.3%)
35 to 50 years250 (80.6%)60 (19.4%)
Total704 (64.9%)380 (35.1%)

Fertility by Education in Walker County

Average fertility rate in Walker County is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 109.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 51.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Walker County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School91 (8.4%)52.0
High School Diploma287 (26.5%)68.0
College or Associate's Degree556 (51.3%)64.0
Bachelor's Degree89 (8.2%)49.0
Graduate Degree61 (5.6%)109.0
Total1,084 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Walker County

35.1% of women with births in Walker County 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 57.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Walker County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School79 (86.8%)12 (13.2%)
High School Diploma122 (42.5%)165 (57.5%)
College or Associate's Degree353 (63.5%)203 (36.5%)
Bachelor's Degree89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total704 (64.9%)380 (35.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Walker County

Employment by Class of Employer in Walker County

Among the 28,340 employed individuals in Walker County, private company employees (15,951 | 56.3%), state government employees (6,822 | 24.1%), and local government employees (1,809 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Walker County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees15,95156.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4231.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,5385.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,2384.4%
Local Government Employees1,8096.4%
State Government Employees6,82224.1%
Federal Government Employees5351.9%
Unpaid Family Workers240.1%
Total28,340100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Walker County

According to the labor force statistics for Walker County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (67,473), 46.5% or 31,375 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 2,196 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 68.8% or 3,880 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.7% or 451 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Walker County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,689 (28.8%)451 (26.7%)
20 to 24 Years6,207 (59.9%)267 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years3,880 (68.8%)155 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years3,017 (55.2%)691 (22.9%)
35 to 44 Years5,911 (55.2%)384 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years5,819 (57.3%)116 (2.0%)
55 to 59 Years1,793 (38.7%)41 (2.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,464 (34.9%)53 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,397 (22.2%)54 (3.9%)
75 Years and over191 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total31,375 (46.5%)2,196 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Walker County

According to labor force statistics for Walker County, 53.6% of individuals (21,868) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (40,798) are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 1,443 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 84.8% or 5,795 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.6% or 1,176 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Walker County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,484 (24.9%)42 (0.7%)
High School Diploma7,541 (45.3%)2,597 (15.6%)
College / Associate Degree7,055 (62.1%)204 (1.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,795 (84.8%)144 (2.1%)
Total21,868 (53.6%)2,693 (6.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Walker County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Walker County are Community & Social Service (3,435 | 11.8%), Education Instruction & Library (2,705 | 9.3%), Management (1,326 | 4.5%), Business & Financial (1,062 | 3.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (976 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Walker County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Walker County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (96.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.0%), and Management (62.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.6%), Legal Services & Support (77.1%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (73.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Walker County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management825 (62.2%)501 (37.8%)
Business & Financial472 (44.4%)590 (55.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science596 (75.0%)199 (25.0%)
Computers & Mathematics344 (96.6%)12 (3.4%)
Architecture & Engineering135 (54.0%)115 (46.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science117 (61.9%)72 (38.1%)
Community & Social Service 1,395 (40.6%)2,040 (59.4%)
Education, Arts & Media119 (53.1%)105 (46.9%)
Legal Services & Support19 (22.9%)64 (77.1%)
Education Instruction & Library1,143 (42.3%)1,562 (57.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment114 (27.0%)309 (73.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating219 (22.4%)757 (77.6%)
Health Technologists192 (29.8%)452 (70.2%)
Total (Category)3,507 (46.2%)4,087 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)16,990 (58.3%)12,130 (41.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Walker County are Security & Protection (2,759 | 9.5%), Law Enforcement (2,575 | 8.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (2,486 | 8.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,073 | 3.7%), and Personal Care & Service (1,045 | 3.6%).
Services Occupations in Walker County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Walker County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (77.7%), Security & Protection (77.5%), and Law Enforcement (77.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.4%), Personal Care & Service (76.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (43.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Walker County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support74 (7.6%)896 (92.4%)
Security & Protection2,139 (77.5%)620 (22.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention143 (77.7%)41 (22.3%)
Law Enforcement1,996 (77.5%)579 (22.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,408 (56.6%)1,078 (43.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance719 (67.0%)354 (33.0%)
Personal Care & Service251 (24.0%)794 (76.0%)
Total (Category)4,591 (55.1%)3,742 (44.9%)
Total (Overall)16,990 (58.3%)12,130 (41.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Walker County are Office & Administration (3,336 | 11.5%), and Sales & Related (2,091 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Walker County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Walker County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related943 (45.1%)1,148 (54.9%)
Office & Administration844 (25.3%)2,492 (74.7%)
Total (Category)1,787 (32.9%)3,640 (67.1%)
Total (Overall)16,990 (58.3%)12,130 (41.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Walker County are Construction & Extraction (1,819 | 6.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,106 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (97 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Walker County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Walker County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry91 (93.8%)6 (6.2%)
Construction & Extraction1,815 (99.8%)4 (0.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)3,012 (99.7%)10 (0.3%)
Total (Overall)16,990 (58.3%)12,130 (41.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Walker County are Material Moving (1,862 | 6.4%), Transportation (1,631 | 5.6%), and Production (1,251 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Walker County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Walker County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,067 (85.3%)184 (14.7%)
Transportation1,529 (93.8%)102 (6.2%)
Material Moving1,497 (80.4%)365 (19.6%)
Total (Category)4,093 (86.3%)651 (13.7%)
Total (Overall)16,990 (58.3%)12,130 (41.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Walker County

Employment Industries in Walker County

The major employment industries in Walker County include Public Administration (4,844 | 16.6%), Educational Services (4,791 | 16.5%), Retail Trade (2,736 | 9.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,695 | 9.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,633 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Walker County

Employment Industries by Sex in Walker County

The Walker County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (98.5%), Utilities (97.8%), and Construction (96.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (82.5%), Educational Services (62.7%), and Professional & Scientific (57.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Walker County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting406 (76.3%)126 (23.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction329 (98.5%)5 (1.5%)
Construction2,082 (96.4%)78 (3.6%)
Manufacturing1,415 (81.6%)319 (18.4%)
Wholesale Trade558 (86.4%)88 (13.6%)
Retail Trade1,729 (63.2%)1,007 (36.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,053 (63.3%)610 (36.7%)
Utilities317 (97.8%)7 (2.2%)
Information240 (85.1%)42 (14.9%)
Finance & Insurance173 (63.8%)98 (36.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing329 (70.9%)135 (29.1%)
Professional & Scientific332 (42.8%)444 (57.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support573 (63.8%)325 (36.2%)
Educational Services1,789 (37.3%)3,002 (62.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance471 (17.5%)2,224 (82.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation322 (71.6%)128 (28.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,364 (51.8%)1,269 (48.2%)
Public Administration3,119 (64.4%)1,725 (35.6%)
Total16,990 (58.3%)12,130 (41.7%)

Education in Walker County

School Enrollment in Walker County

The most common levels of schooling among the 20,178 students in Walker County are college / undergraduate (10,768 | 53.4%), elementary school (2,677 | 13.3%), and middle school (2,302 | 11.4%).
School Enrollment in Walker County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5362.7%
Kindergarten4842.4%
Elementary School2,67713.3%
Middle School2,30211.4%
High School2,29411.4%
College / Undergraduate10,76853.4%
Graduate / Professional1,1175.5%
Total20,178100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Walker County

Out of a total of 20,178 students who are enrolled in schools in Walker County, 1,574 (7.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 18,604 (92.2%) 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 103 (19.4% 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 3,522 (97.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Walker County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds427 (80.6%)103 (19.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,459 (90.2%)266 (9.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,497 (83.9%)479 (16.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,623 (95.2%)82 (4.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,522 (97.4%)95 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6,392 (94.3%)388 (5.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds987 (93.4%)70 (6.6%)
35 Years and over700 (88.8%)88 (11.2%)
Total18,604 (92.2%)1,574 (7.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Walker County

Education (2,133 | 20.3%), business (1,783 | 17.0%), arts & humanities (1,042 | 9.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (967 | 9.2%), and science & technology (790 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 10,511 individuals in Walker County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Walker County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4774.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9679.2%
Physical & Health Sciences4244.0%
Psychology5505.2%
Social Sciences6676.4%
Engineering2412.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies310.3%
Science & Technology7907.5%
Business1,78317.0%
Education2,13320.3%
Literature & Languages4964.7%
Liberal Arts & History5004.8%
Visual & Performing Arts2482.4%
Communications1621.5%
Arts & Humanities1,0429.9%
Total10,511100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Walker County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Walker County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Walker County are males with 2 vehicles (7,229, accounting for 44.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,733, making up 65.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Walker County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle328 (2.0%)44 (0.4%)
1 Vehicle3,790 (23.2%)3,021 (27.5%)
2 Vehicles7,229 (44.3%)4,733 (43.1%)
3 Vehicles3,236 (19.8%)2,022 (18.4%)
4 Vehicles1,301 (8.0%)842 (7.7%)
5 or more Vehicles432 (2.6%)324 (2.9%)
Total16,316 (100.0%)10,986 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Walker County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Walker County are 20 to 24 minutes (4,936 commuters, 18.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (4,023 commuters, 15.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (3,532 commuters, 13.4%).
Commute Time in Walker County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7953.0%
5 to 9 Minutes2,2068.4%
10 to 14 Minutes3,08311.7%
15 to 19 Minutes4,02315.3%
20 to 24 Minutes4,93618.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1,5085.7%
30 to 34 Minutes3,53213.4%
35 to 39 Minutes7012.7%
40 to 44 Minutes5402.1%
45 to 59 Minutes3,12511.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1,4315.4%
90 or more Minutes4891.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Walker County

The most common commute times in Walker County are 20 to 24 minutes (2,786 commuters, 17.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (2,150 commuters, 20.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Walker County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes425 (2.7%)370 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes979 (6.3%)1,227 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,680 (10.8%)1,403 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,396 (15.4%)1,627 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,786 (17.9%)2,150 (20.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes677 (4.3%)831 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,392 (15.3%)1,140 (10.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes510 (3.3%)191 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes215 (1.4%)325 (3.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,286 (14.7%)839 (7.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes986 (6.3%)445 (4.1%)
90 or more Minutes260 (1.7%)229 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Walker County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Walker County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,319, 14.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,355, 21.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Walker County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,705 (10.9%)277 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,563 (10.0%)320 (3.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM383 (2.5%)285 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,741 (11.2%)610 (5.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,703 (10.9%)842 (7.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,319 (14.9%)1,972 (18.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,305 (8.4%)2,355 (21.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM875 (5.6%)706 (6.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM153 (1.0%)177 (1.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM597 (3.8%)623 (5.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM321 (2.1%)522 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM432 (2.8%)271 (2.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,107 (7.1%)1,182 (11.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,388 (8.9%)635 (5.9%)
Total15,592 (100.0%)10,777 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Walker County

Occupancy by Ownership in Walker County

Of the total 24,592 dwellings in Walker County, owner-occupied units account for 13,493 (54.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 11,099 (45.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Walker County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13,49354.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11,09945.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units24,592100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Walker County

Occupancy by Household Size in Walker County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,64735.2%
2-Person Household7,83731.9%
3-Person Household3,08612.6%
4+ Person Household5,02220.4%
Total Housing Units24,592100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Walker County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Walker County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,924 (45.4%)4,723 (54.6%)
2-Person Household5,249 (67.0%)2,588 (33.0%)
3-Person Household1,541 (49.9%)1,545 (50.1%)
4+ Person Household2,779 (55.3%)2,243 (44.7%)
Total Housing Units13,493 (54.9%)11,099 (45.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Walker County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Walker County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,068 (68.4%)494 (31.6%)
High School Diploma4,611 (60.5%)3,016 (39.5%)
College/Associate Degree3,482 (39.5%)5,339 (60.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,332 (65.8%)2,250 (34.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Walker County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Walker County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7,23529.4%
35 to 44 Years3,41613.9%
45 to 54 Years3,89115.8%
55 to 64 Years3,75915.3%
65 to 74 Years3,61114.7%
75 to 84 Years1,6826.8%
85 Years and Over9984.1%
Total24,592100.0%

Housing Finances in Walker County

Median Income by Occupancy in Walker County

Median Income by Occupancy in Walker County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied13,493 (54.9%)$66,068
Renter-Occupied11,099 (45.1%)$29,908
Average24,592 (100.0%)$47,193

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Walker County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Walker County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000323 (2.4%)1,393 (12.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999271 (2.0%)841 (7.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999159 (1.2%)960 (8.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999437 (3.2%)363 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999421 (3.1%)969 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,163 (8.6%)1,763 (15.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,132 (15.8%)1,561 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,415 (17.9%)1,719 (15.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,743 (12.9%)949 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,671 (19.8%)336 (3.0%)
$150,000 or more1,758 (13.0%)245 (2.2%)
Total13,493 (100.0%)11,099 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Walker County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Walker County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,282 (9.5%)245 (2.2%)
$300 to $4992,198 (16.3%)226 (2.0%)
$500 to $7992,909 (21.6%)2,172 (19.6%)
$800 to $9991,177 (8.7%)3,011 (27.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,894 (21.4%)3,569 (32.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,646 (12.2%)862 (7.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499703 (5.2%)172 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999204 (1.5%)211 (1.9%)
$3,000 or more480 (3.6%)103 (0.9%)
Total13,493 (100.0%)11,099 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Walker County

Housing Structures in Walker County

Housing Structures in Walker County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12,06049.0%
Single Unit, Attached3841.6%
2 Unit Apartments1,0404.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,0984.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,3325.4%
10 or more Apartments3,90315.9%
Mobile Home / Other4,77519.4%
Total24,592100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Walker County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Walker County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,714 (80.5%)2,346 (19.5%)
Single Unit, Attached145 (37.8%)239 (62.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1,040 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments47 (4.3%)1,051 (95.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1,332 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)3,903 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3,587 (75.1%)1,188 (24.9%)
Total13,493 (54.9%)11,099 (45.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Walker County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Walker County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room48 (0.4%)895 (8.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms518 (3.8%)2,667 (24.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,397 (40.0%)5,806 (52.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,317 (39.4%)1,372 (12.4%)
8 or more Rooms2,213 (16.4%)359 (3.2%)
Total13,493 (100.0%)11,099 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Walker County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Walker County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,126 (15.8%)1,171 (10.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,220 (9.0%)256 (2.3%)
Electricity9,781 (72.5%)9,414 (84.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)3 (0.0%)
All other Fuels264 (2.0%)31 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used97 (0.7%)224 (2.0%)
Total13,493 (100.0%)11,099 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Walker County

Household Vehicle Usage in Walker County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle536 (4.0%)1,107 (10.0%)
1 Vehicle3,856 (28.6%)5,161 (46.5%)
2 Vehicles6,051 (44.9%)3,432 (30.9%)
3 or more Vehicles3,050 (22.6%)1,399 (12.6%)
Total13,493 (100.0%)11,099 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Walker County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Walker County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,0306,463
Median Property Value$156,400$207,500
Median Household Income$51,216$1,094
Monthly Housing Costs$508$480
Real Estate Taxes$1,622$290

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Walker County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Walker County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,194 (17.0%)376 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,513 (21.5%)909 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,223 (45.9%)3,976 (61.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999944 (13.4%)734 (11.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99959 (0.8%)280 (4.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99937 (0.5%)174 (2.7%)
$1,000,000 or more60 (0.9%)14 (0.2%)
Total7,030 (100.0%)6,463 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Walker County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Walker County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000364 (5.2%)145 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999776 (11.0%)230 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999909 (12.9%)241 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,325 (18.9%)254 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,006 (14.3%)807 (12.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999951 (13.5%)1,409 (21.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,035 (14.7%)792 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more664 (9.5%)1,636 (25.3%)
Total7,030 (100.0%)6,463 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Walker County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Walker County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,871 (40.8%)85,068 (1,316.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,127 (16.0%)2,443 (37.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x607 (8.6%)1,648 (25.5%)
4.0x or more2,218 (31.6%)943 (14.6%)
Total7,030 (100.0%)6,463 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Walker County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Walker County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,226 (31.7%)20 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499941 (13.4%)671 (10.4%)
$800 to $1,4993,492 (49.7%)1,010 (15.6%)
Total7,030 (100.0%)6,463 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Walker County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Walker County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Walker County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,193 (91.4%)300 (8.6%)
6 to 18 Years7,885 (87.9%)1,087 (12.1%)
19 to 25 Years11,974 (86.5%)1,873 (13.5%)
26 to 34 Years5,576 (72.3%)2,141 (27.7%)
35 to 44 Years5,583 (77.5%)1,625 (22.5%)
45 to 54 Years5,553 (79.3%)1,447 (20.7%)
55 to 64 Years5,503 (83.0%)1,127 (17.0%)
65 to 74 Years5,581 (100.0%)3 (0.1%)
75 Years and older3,869 (98.0%)79 (2.0%)
Total54,717 (85.0%)9,682 (15.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Walker County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Walker County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,193 (91.4%)300 (8.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen7,885 (87.9%)1,087 (12.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen11,974 (86.5%)1,873 (13.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Walker County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Walker County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00010,258 (87.7%)1,434 (12.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99911,834 (85.4%)2,017 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,918 (85.0%)1,574 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,487 (82.7%)1,359 (17.3%)
$100,000 and over14,065 (84.2%)2,646 (15.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Walker County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Walker County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,520 (43.5%)1,774 (50.8%)
6 to 18 Years2,343 (26.1%)5,786 (64.5%)
19 to 25 Years578 (4.2%)11,620 (83.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,245 (16.1%)4,865 (63.0%)
35 to 44 Years916 (12.7%)4,940 (68.5%)
45 to 54 Years565 (8.1%)5,080 (72.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,627 (24.5%)4,240 (63.9%)
65 to 74 Years5,476 (98.1%)3,449 (61.8%)
75 Years and over3,869 (98.0%)2,882 (73.0%)
Total18,139 (28.2%)44,636 (69.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Walker County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Walker County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years95 (2.3%)165 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years749 (6.3%)560 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,318 (12.1%)1,494 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years583 (21.8%)643 (22.1%)
75 Years and over696 (42.5%)1,166 (50.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Walker County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Walker County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (0.1%)76 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years82 (0.7%)17 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years284 (2.6%)219 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years361 (13.5%)165 (5.7%)
75 Years and over264 (16.1%)379 (16.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Walker County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)26 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years29 (0.2%)119 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years230 (2.1%)221 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years110 (4.1%)144 (4.9%)
75 Years and over150 (9.1%)285 (12.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Walker County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years89 (2.1%)115 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years495 (4.2%)468 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years476 (4.4%)604 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years59 (2.2%)128 (4.4%)
75 Years and over282 (17.2%)365 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Walker County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years36 (0.3%)7 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years894 (8.2%)831 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years336 (12.6%)419 (14.4%)
75 Years and over429 (26.2%)987 (42.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Walker County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years402 (3.4%)36 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years85 (0.8%)244 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years82 (3.1%)57 (2.0%)
75 Years and over85 (5.2%)387 (16.8%)

Technology Access in Walker County

Computing Device Access in Walker County

Computing Device Access in Walker County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18,20174.0%
Smartphone21,83488.8%
Tablet9,83940.0%
No Computing Device1,8497.5%
Total24,592100.0%

Internet Access in Walker County

Internet Access in Walker County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet410.2%
Broadband Home16,68167.8%
Cellular Data Only2,51510.2%
Satellite Internet2,56210.4%
No Internet3,87115.7%
Total24,592100.0%

Walker County Summary

History

Walker County, Texas is located in the East Texas region of the state and is part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area. The county was established in 1846 and named after Samuel Walker, a soldier in the Texas Revolution. The county seat is Huntsville, which is also the home of Sam Houston State University.
The area that is now Walker County was originally inhabited by the Atakapan and Alabama-Coushatta tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 19th century, and the county was officially established in 1846. The county was largely agricultural, with cotton and corn being the main crops. The county also had a thriving timber industry, and the town of Huntsville became a major center for the lumber industry.
In the late 19th century, the county began to experience a population boom as the railroad arrived in the area. This led to the development of several small towns, such as Riverside, New Waverly, and Riverside. The county also experienced a surge in population during the Great Depression, as many people moved to the area in search of work.

Geography

Walker County is located in the East Texas region of the state and is bordered by Madison County to the north, San Jacinto County to the east, Montgomery County to the south, and Grimes County to the west. The county covers an area of 845 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 67,000 people.
The terrain of Walker County is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The county is drained by the Trinity River and its tributaries, including the San Jacinto River, the Navasota River, and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Conroe, Lake Livingston, and Lake Raven.

Economy

Walker County’s economy is largely based on agriculture, with cotton, corn, and soybeans being the main crops. The county also has a thriving timber industry, and the town of Huntsville is home to several lumber mills.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Huntsville Manufacturing, which produces automotive parts, and Huntsville Plastics, which produces plastic products. The county is also home to several oil and gas companies, including ExxonMobil and Chevron.
The county is also home to several educational institutions, including Sam Houston State University, which is located in Huntsville. The university is the third-largest university in the state and is home to more than 20,000 students.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Walker County had a population of 67,863 people. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 15.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the county was $20,945. About 14.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Walker County?
Per Capita income in Walker County is $23,220.
What is the Median Family Income in Walker County?
Median Family Income in Walker County is $70,169.
What is the Median Household income in Walker County?
Median Household Income in Walker County is $47,193.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Walker County?
Income or Wage Gap in Walker County is 27.1%.
Women in Walker County earn 72.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Walker County?
Family Income Deficit in Walker County is $12,467.
Families that are below poverty line in Walker County earn $12,467 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Walker County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Walker County is 0.47.
What is the Total Population of Walker County?
Total Population of Walker County is 77,182.
What is the Total Male Population of Walker County?
Total Male Population of Walker County is 45,638.
What is the Total Female Population of Walker County?
Total Female Population of Walker County is 31,544.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Walker County?
There are 144.68 Males per 100 Females in Walker County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Walker County?
There are 69.12 Females per 100 Males in Walker County.
What is the Median Population Age in Walker County?
Median Population Age in Walker County is 36.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Walker County
Average Family Size in Walker County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Walker County
Average Household Size in Walker County is 2.5 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Walker County?
There are 31,375 People in the Labor Forcein in Walker County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Walker County?
46.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Walker County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Walker County?
Unemployment Rate in Walker County is 7.0%.