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Walker County, Georgia Population 2021
Walker County, Georgia's estimated population is 70,397 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 inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 68,870 and has seen a growth of 2.22% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70,397 | 318 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 70,079 | 318 | 0.46% |
| 2019 | 69,761 | 318 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 69,443 | 444 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 68,999 | 544 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 68,455 | -82 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 68,537 | -122 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 68,659 | 65 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 68,594 | 142 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 68,452 | -349 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 68,801 | -69 | -0.10% |
| 2010 | 68,870 | 10,530 | 18.05% |
| 1990 | 58,340 | 1,870 | 3.31% |
| 1980 | 56,470 | 5,779 | 11.40% |
| 1970 | 50,691 | 5,427 | 11.99% |
| 1960 | 45,264 | 7,066 | 18.50% |
| 1950 | 38,198 | 7,174 | 23.12% |
| 1940 | 31,024 | 4,818 | 18.39% |
| 1930 | 26,206 | 2,836 | 12.14% |
| 1920 | 23,370 | 4,678 | 25.03% |
| 1910 | 18,692 | 3,031 | 19.35% |
| 1900 | 15,661 | 2,379 | 17.91% |
| 1890 | 13,282 | 2,226 | 20.13% |
| 1880 | 11,056 | 1,131 | 11.40% |
| 1870 | 9,925 | -157 | -1.56% |
| 1860 | 10,082 | -3,027 | -23.09% |
| 1850 | 13,109 | 6,537 | 99.47% |
| 1840 | 6,572 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.45% (318)
County Website
State
Founded
December 18, 1833
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
68,870
Growth Since 2010
2.22% (1,527)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,519 | 92.00% |
| Black or African American | 2,840 | 4.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1,493 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 565 | 0.82% |
| Some Other Race | 495 | 0.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 118 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
Walker County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,975 | 2.6 | 71.8 |
| Married | 13,328 | 3.11 | 85.1 |
| Non Family | 7,561 | 1.19 | 62.5 |
| Female | 3,341 | 3.49 | 51.3 |
| Male | 1,745 | 3.13 | 49.8 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,467 | 5.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,282 | 12.94% |
| High School Graduate | 17,105 | 35.23% |
| Some College | 10,612 | 21.86% |
| Associates Degree | 4,010 | 8.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,210 | 10.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,860 | 5.89% |
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Walker County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,877 | 36,784 | 7,408 |
| Black | 2,101 | 1,685 | 269 |
| Hispanic | 670 | 547 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 496 | 419 | 104 |
| Asian | 367 | 329 | 177 |
| Other Race | 188 | 116 | 19 |
| Native American | 114 | 104 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 91.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.23%.
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$32,966
Average Earnings
$38,090
Average Male
$30,158
Average Female
Walker County, Georgia Language by Age
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Walker County, Georgia Language
97.72% of Walker County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 2.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
Walker County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61,465 | 9,561 | 15.56% |
| Black | 2,677 | 593 | 22.15% |
| Multiple | 1,455 | 476 | 32.71% |
| Hispanic | 1,497 | 274 | 18.30% |
| Asian | 557 | 137 | 24.60% |
| Native | 99 | 61 | 61.62% |
| Other | 479 | 2 | 0.42% |
16.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.89%
Male Poverty Rate
17.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Walker County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walker County, Georgia is Native, with 61.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walker County, Georgia is Other, with 0.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.10%.
Walker County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Walker County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Walker County, Georgia 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 55-64.
Walker County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,987 | 7.96% |
| Black | 216 | 9.35% |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 16.18% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 3.87% |
Walker County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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12.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
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57.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
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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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48.98%
Born in Walker County, Georgia
98.55%
Native Born
1.45%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.55% of Walker County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 48.98% having been born in Georgia. 0.84% 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