Walker County's estimated 2026 population is 66,090 with a growth rate of 0.63% 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 -1.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Walker County includes 87.85% White, 6.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (87.85%)
Black or African American (6.1%)
Two or more races (3.51%)
Other race (1.97%)
Asian (0.43%)
Native American (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,003 | 87.85% |
| Black or African American | 3,958 | 6.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,278 | 3.51% |
| Other race | 1,281 | 1.97% |
| Asian | 280 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 86 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Walker County's average per capita income is $44,332. Household income levels show a median of $54,509. The poverty rate stands at 17.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,668 | $96,921 |
| Families | $72,089 | $84,604 |
| Households | $54,509 | $69,909 |
| Non Families | $25,452 | $36,371 |
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