Walker County, Georgia Population 2022
Walker County, Georgia's estimated population is 70,715 with a growth rate of 0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Walker County, Georgia is the 36th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 68,870 and has seen a growth of 2.68% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 6,572 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 13,109 | 6,537 | 99.47% |
| 1860 | 10,082 | -3,027 | -23.09% |
| 1870 | 9,925 | -157 | -1.56% |
| 1880 | 11,056 | 1,131 | 11.40% |
| 1890 | 13,282 | 2,226 | 20.13% |
| 1900 | 15,661 | 2,379 | 17.91% |
| 1910 | 18,692 | 3,031 | 19.35% |
| 1920 | 23,370 | 4,678 | 25.03% |
| 1930 | 26,206 | 2,836 | 12.14% |
| 1940 | 31,024 | 4,818 | 18.39% |
| 1950 | 38,198 | 7,174 | 23.12% |
| 1960 | 45,264 | 7,066 | 18.50% |
| 1970 | 50,691 | 5,427 | 11.99% |
| 1980 | 56,470 | 5,779 | 11.40% |
| 1990 | 58,340 | 1,870 | 3.31% |
| 2010 | 68,870 | 10,530 | 18.05% |
| 2011 | 68,801 | -69 | -0.10% |
| 2012 | 68,452 | -349 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 68,594 | 142 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 68,659 | 65 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 68,537 | -122 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 68,455 | -82 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 68,999 | 544 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 69,443 | 444 | 0.64% |
| 2019 | 69,761 | 318 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 70,079 | 318 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 70,397 | 318 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 70,715 | 318 | 0.45% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,782 | 91.91% |
| Black or African American | 2,669 | 3.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 100 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 560 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 244 | 0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2,034 | 2.93% |
Walker County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,306 | 2.58 | 73 |
| Married | 13,280 | 3.17 | 85.5 |
| Male | 1,769 | 3.08 | 52 |
| Female | 3,550 | 3.16 | 54.1 |
| Non Family | 7,707 | 1.17 | 64.9 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,551 | 5.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,663 | 11.61% |
| High School Graduate | 16,670 | 34.18% |
| Some College | 10,555 | 21.64% |
| Associates Degree | 3,984 | 8.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,768 | 11.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,578 | 7.34% |
Walker County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 410 | 383 | 187 |
| Other Race | 143 | 123 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 681 | 624 | 207 |
| Hispanic | 658 | 607 | 140 |
| Native American | 90 | 32 | 19 |
| White | 45,129 | 37,424 | 8,555 |
| Black | 1,997 | 1,681 | 321 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 93.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.61%.
$33,248
Average Earnings
$38,987
Average Male
$29,430
Average Female
Walker County, Georgia Language by Age
Walker County, Georgia Language
97.49% of Walker County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 2.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.63% of the population.
Walker County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 550 | 134 | 24.36% |
| Black | 2,435 | 509 | 20.90% |
| White | 61,643 | 9,294 | 15.08% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 1,949 | 276 | 14.16% |
| Hispanic | 1,568 | 6 | 0.38% |
15.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.03%
Male Poverty Rate
16.07%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Walker County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walker County, Georgia is Asian, with 24.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walker County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 0.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.97%.
Walker County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Walker County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Walker County, Georgia 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 55-64.
Walker County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,855 | 7.66% |
| Black | 156 | 6.90% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 4.81% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 3.55% |
Walker County, Georgia Veterans by Education
11.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
49.27%
Born in Walker County, Georgia
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.78% of Walker County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 49.27% having been born in Georgia. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- 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