U.S. County · Profile

Walker County

64.7KTotal Population
82Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-8.43%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Walker County has a population of 64,728 as of 2023. It is located in Alabama.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Walker County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White88.6%57,349
Black or African American6.0%3,884
Two or More Races3.4%2,201
Hispanic or Latino2.9%1,877
Some Other Race1.7%1,100
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%129
Asian0.2%129
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Walker County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$52,987
29.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,204
26.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.4%
42.6% above national average
Median Age
41.8 years

Income & Poverty

$52,987Median Household Income
$28,204Per Capita Income
16.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,987$68,336
Families$68,810$81,733
Married-couple Families$68,810$77,067
Nonfamily Households$24,752$26,732

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Walker County, Alabama.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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