Walker County's estimated 2026 population is 84,224 with a growth rate of 0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Walker County is the 51st largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 68,239 and has seen a growth of 23.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.6 years
Female: 35.5 years
Male: 38.2 years
There are 68,547 adults, (11,123 of whom are seniors) in Walker County.
Female: 32,854 (41%)
Male: 47,355 (59%)
The racial composition of Walker County includes 58.19% White, 20.16% Black or African American, 4.78% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,673 | 58.19% |
| Black or African American | 16,167 | 20.16% |
| Two or more races | 12,034 | 15% |
| Other race | 3,831 | 4.78% |
| Asian | 906 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 335 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 263 | 0.33% |
Walker County's average per capita income is $43,613. Household income levels show a median of $52,324. The poverty rate stands at 18.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,313 | - |
| Families | $71,362 | $90,405 |
| Households | $52,324 | $69,597 |
| Non Families | $32,177 | $42,915 |
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