Walker County, Alabama Population 2022
Walker County, Alabama's estimated population is 63,077 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Walker County, Alabama is the 21st largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 66,997 and has seen a growth of -5.85% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 2,202 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 4,032 | 1,830 | 83.11% |
| 1850 | 5,124 | 1,092 | 27.08% |
| 1860 | 7,980 | 2,856 | 55.74% |
| 1870 | 6,543 | -1,437 | -18.01% |
| 1880 | 9,479 | 2,936 | 44.87% |
| 1890 | 16,078 | 6,599 | 69.62% |
| 1900 | 25,162 | 9,084 | 56.50% |
| 1910 | 37,013 | 11,851 | 47.10% |
| 1920 | 50,593 | 13,580 | 36.69% |
| 1930 | 59,445 | 8,852 | 17.50% |
| 1940 | 64,201 | 4,756 | 8.00% |
| 1950 | 63,769 | -432 | -0.67% |
| 1960 | 54,211 | -9,558 | -14.99% |
| 1970 | 56,246 | 2,035 | 3.75% |
| 1980 | 68,660 | 12,414 | 22.07% |
| 1990 | 67,670 | -990 | -1.44% |
| 2010 | 66,997 | -673 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 66,585 | -412 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 66,104 | -481 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 65,777 | -327 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 65,338 | -439 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 64,931 | -407 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 64,533 | -398 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 63,895 | -638 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 63,669 | -226 | -0.35% |
| 2019 | 63,521 | -148 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 63,373 | -148 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 63,225 | -148 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 63,077 | -148 | -0.23% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,142 | 89.56% |
| Black or African American | 3,856 | 6.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 188 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 238 | 0.37% |
| Some Other Race | 652 | 1.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1,726 | 2.71% |
Walker County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,440 | 2.47 | 77.9 |
| Married | 12,928 | 3.01 | 87.9 |
| Male | 1,398 | 2.98 | 75 |
| Female | 3,227 | 3.18 | 57.1 |
| Non Family | 7,887 | 1.21 | 70.6 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,833 | 6.35% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,352 | 11.99% |
| High School Graduate | 15,621 | 35.00% |
| Some College | 10,334 | 23.15% |
| Associates Degree | 4,501 | 10.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,768 | 8.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,221 | 4.98% |
Walker County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 142 | 76 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 789 | 542 | 131 |
| Black | 2,368 | 1,998 | 358 |
| White | 40,537 | 33,394 | 5,399 |
| Other Race | 290 | 190 | 37 |
| Native American | 157 | 76 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 765 | 342 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 84.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 17.61%.
$36,643
Average Earnings
$47,024
Average Male
$28,368
Average Female
Walker County, Alabama Language by Age
Walker County, Alabama Language
97.67% of Walker County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 2.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.82% of the population.
Walker County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,650 | 651 | 39.45% |
| Multiple | 1,691 | 593 | 35.07% |
| Black | 3,699 | 1,014 | 27.41% |
| White | 55,265 | 8,392 | 15.19% |
| Other | 335 | NaN% |
16.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.70%
Male Poverty Rate
19.09%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Walker County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walker County, Alabama is Hispanic, with 39.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walker County, Alabama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.53%.
Walker County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Walker County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Walker County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Walker County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,440 | 7.62% |
| Black | 224 | 7.78% |
| Native American | 5 | 3.18% |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 11.95% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.77% |
Walker County, Alabama Veterans by Education
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.25%
Born in Walker County, Alabama
98.65%
Native Born
1.35%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
0.40%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.65% of Walker County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 81.25% having been born in Alabama. 0.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990