2023 ACS Census Data · Population 78,292
Walker County is a mid-sized county in Texas with a population of 78,292. The median household income is $49,862, 23% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.9%, median home value is $207,900, and 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
78,292
2023 estimate
Rank #735 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$49,862
Household
Rank #2697 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$207,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #1150 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1631 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
40.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
7.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
18.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% below Texas avg·23% below national avg
Poverty Rate
20% below Texas avg·20% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% below Texas avg·16% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$24,983
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
48.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
21% above Texas avg·1% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% above Texas avg·6% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
21% below Texas avg·22% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
56% below Texas avg·51% below national avg
Housing Units
29,626
Households
25,180
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,523
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
1% below Texas avg·11% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Texas avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
17.3%
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