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World Population Review
Walker County, Alabama Population 2021
Walker County, Alabama's estimated population is 63,225 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 -5.63% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 63,225 | -148 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 63,373 | -148 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 63,521 | -148 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 63,669 | -226 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 63,895 | -638 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 64,533 | -398 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 64,931 | -407 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 65,338 | -439 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 65,777 | -327 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 66,104 | -481 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 66,585 | -412 | -0.61% |
| 2010 | 66,997 | -673 | -0.99% |
| 1990 | 67,670 | -990 | -1.44% |
| 1980 | 68,660 | 12,414 | 22.07% |
| 1970 | 56,246 | 2,035 | 3.75% |
| 1960 | 54,211 | -9,558 | -14.99% |
| 1950 | 63,769 | -432 | -0.67% |
| 1940 | 64,201 | 4,756 | 8.00% |
| 1930 | 59,445 | 8,852 | 17.50% |
| 1920 | 50,593 | 13,580 | 36.69% |
| 1910 | 37,013 | 11,851 | 47.10% |
| 1900 | 25,162 | 9,084 | 56.50% |
| 1890 | 16,078 | 6,599 | 69.62% |
| 1880 | 9,479 | 2,936 | 44.87% |
| 1870 | 6,543 | -1,437 | -18.01% |
| 1860 | 7,980 | 2,856 | 55.74% |
| 1850 | 5,124 | 1,092 | 27.08% |
| 1840 | 4,032 | 1,830 | 83.11% |
| 1830 | 2,202 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.23%
County Website
State
Founded
December 26, 1823
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
66,997
Growth Since 2010
-5.63%
Walker County, Alabama Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58,077 | 90.59% |
| Black or African American | 3,961 | 6.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1,131 | 1.76% |
| Some Other Race | 467 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 331 | 0.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 143 | 0.22% |
Walker County, Alabama Population by Race
Walker County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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Walker County, Alabama Population by Age
Walker County, Alabama Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,019 | 2.53 | 77.2 |
| Married | 12,833 | 3.08 | 88.1 |
| Non Family | 7,853 | 1.23 | 67.5 |
| Female | 3,094 | 3.35 | 61.7 |
| Male | 1,239 | 2.95 | 65.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
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Walker County, Alabama Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,993 | 6.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,148 | 11.50% |
| High School Graduate | 16,796 | 37.51% |
| Some College | 10,097 | 22.55% |
| Associates Degree | 4,668 | 10.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,293 | 7.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,787 | 3.99% |
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Walker County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Walker County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,862 | 33,709 | 4,785 |
| Black | 2,395 | 1,996 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 728 | 368 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 501 | 340 | 35 |
| Other Race | 226 | 167 | 54 |
| Asian | 212 | 151 | 64 |
| Native American | 104 | 52 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 83.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.19%.
Walker County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,960
Average Earnings
$42,523
Average Male
$26,757
Average Female
Walker County, Alabama Earnings by Educational Attainment
Walker County, Alabama Language by Age
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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 1.70% of the population.
Walker County, Alabama Language
Walker County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56,170 | 9,174 | 16.33% |
| Black | 3,747 | 1,479 | 39.47% |
| Hispanic | 1,589 | 473 | 29.77% |
| Multiple | 1,131 | 329 | 29.09% |
| Other | 467 | 143 | 30.62% |
18.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.60%
Male Poverty Rate
20.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Walker County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walker County, Alabama is Black, with 39.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walker County, Alabama is White, with 16.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.46%.
Walker County, Alabama Poverty
Walker County, Alabama Poverty Rate by Education
Walker County, Alabama Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Walker County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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Walker County, Alabama 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 County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
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Walker County, Alabama Marital Status
Walker County, Alabama Veterans by War
Walker County, Alabama Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,589 | 7.86% |
| Black | 217 | 7.39% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 11.30% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 8 | 7.69% |
Walker County, Alabama Veterans by Race
Walker County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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6.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
Walker County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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51.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
Walker County, Alabama Employment by Age
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Walker County, Alabama Employment by Race
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Walker County, Alabama 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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98.52%
Native Born
1.48%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.52% of Walker County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 81.66% having been born in Alabama. 0.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Walker County, Alabama Place of Birth
- 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