U.S. County · Profile

Walker County

81.3KTotal Population
103Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+31.59%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Walker County has a population of 81,268 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

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):18.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White64.9%52,743
Black or African American21.9%17,798
Hispanic or Latino18.4%14,953
Two or More Races9.2%7,477
Some Other Race2.3%1,869
Asian1.2%975
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%244
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%163

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
$47,193
36.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$23,220
39.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.5%
69.6% above national average
Median Age
36.5 years

Income & Poverty

$47,193Median Household Income
$23,220Per Capita Income
19.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,193$65,076
Families$70,169$86,354
Married-couple Families$70,169$78,589
Nonfamily Households$28,640$30,931

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, Texas.

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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