Walker County's 2026 population is estimated at 69,200, reflecting a -0.1% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Walker County is the 38th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 68,876 and has grown 0.47% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 40.9 years
There are 54,206 adults, (13,502 of whom are seniors) in Walker County.
Female: 34,789 (50.6%)
Male: 33,973 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Walker County includes 90.15% White, 3.07% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,987 | 90.15% |
| Two or more races | 3,539 | 5.15% |
| Black or African American | 2,110 | 3.07% |
| Other race | 582 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 299 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 233 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.02% |
Walker County 's average per capita income is $42,794. Household income levels show a median of $59,469. The poverty rate stands at 13.29%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,139 | $108,964 |
| Families | $75,737 | $96,745 |
| Households | $59,469 | $81,031 |
| Non Families | $32,211 | $42,929 |
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