Walker County's estimated 2026 population is 65,163 with a growth rate of 0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Walker County is the 21st largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 66,995 and has seen a growth of -2.73% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 39.3 years
There are 49,972 adults, (12,743 of whom are seniors) in Walker County.
Female: 33,142 (51.1%)
Male: 31,699 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Walker County includes 86.92% White, 6.29% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,363 | 86.92% |
| Black or African American | 4,076 | 6.29% |
| Two or more races | 2,533 | 3.91% |
| Other race | 1,493 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 299 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.12% |
Walker County's average per capita income is $45,459. Household income levels show a median of $56,509. The poverty rate stands at 18.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,085 | $99,310 |
| Families | $72,343 | $86,159 |
| Households | $56,509 | $70,976 |
| Non Families | $26,229 | $37,478 |
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