State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,042.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00% ()
Growth Since 2010
-0.25% (-2)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Walker, Iowa Population 2021
789
Walker is a city located in Linn County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 789, it is the 339th largest city in Iowa and the 11335th largest city in the United States . Walker is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 791 in 2010. Walker reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Walker has a population density of 1,042 people per square mile.
The average household income in Walker is $79,885 with a poverty rate of 4.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $625 per month, and the median house value is $138,400. The median age in Walker is 38.4 years, 38.4 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
Walker Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walkerwas:
- White: 99.16%
- Two or more races: 0.84%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Walker, Iowa is 789 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 789.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 791.
Walker, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 824 | 99.16% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.84% |
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Walker Population by Race
Walker Population Pyramid $2021
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Walker Population by Age
Walker Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 305 | 2.72 | 92.8 |
| Married | 216 | 3.25 | 98.1 |
| Non Family | 71 | 1.03 | 81.7 |
| Female | 14 | 3.21 | 64.3 |
| Male | 4 | 3 | 100 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
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Walker Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 4.67% |
| High School Graduate | 212 | 39.63% |
| Some College | 110 | 20.56% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 17.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 16.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.75% |
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Walker Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Walker Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 535 | 504 | 91 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.01%.
Walker Educational Attainment by Race
Walker Earnings by Educational Attainment
Walker Language by Age
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Walker Language
97.55% of Walker residents speak only English, while 2.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.93% of the population.
Walker Language
4.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.51%
Male Poverty Rate
4.40%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Walker
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walker is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walker is White, with 3.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.38%.
Walker Poverty
Walker Poverty Rate by Education
Walker Marital Status
Marriage Rates
67.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.3%
Male Marriage Rate
68.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Walker Married by Age and Sex
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Walker Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Walker Marital Status by Race
Walker Marital Status
Walker Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 6.75% |
Walker Veterans by Race
Walker Veterans by Education
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7.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
Walker Veterans by Education
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75.1%
Labor Force Participation
73.3%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Walker Employment by Age
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Walker Employment by Race
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Walker Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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87.24%
Born in Walker
99.76%
Native Born
0.24%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.76% of Walker residents were born in the United States, with 87.24% having been born in Iowa. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Walker Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 789 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 789 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 789 | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 789 | -4 | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 793 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 791 | -4 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | 795 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 796 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 796 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 797 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 794 | 6 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 788 | 0.00% |