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Crime in Walker summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Walker. Key points include:
There were 249 total crimes in Walker in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Walker is 3,891.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Walker is 703.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Walker is 3,188.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Walker is 83.64% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Walker Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Walker / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 249 | 3,891.8 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 45 | 703.3 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 609.6 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 204 | 3,188.5 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 17 | 265.7 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 169 | 2,641.5 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 281.3 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Walker summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Walker. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Walker is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Walker is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Walker is $253,184.
The median income in Walker is $80,707.
Walker's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Walker Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Walker | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 96 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Walker, LA Weather
The average high in Walker is 78.0° and the average low is 56.0°.
There are 77.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Walker |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Walker Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Walker
The current population in Walker is 6,390. The population has increased 6.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,390 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 6,385 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 6,359 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 6,322 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 6,278 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 6,261 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 6,250 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 6,266 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 6,256 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 6,205 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 6,176 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 6,152 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 6,126 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 6,083 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 5,990 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Walker
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Walker is:
82.0% White with 5,242 White residents.
9.3% African American with 594 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.4% Asian with 215 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 217 Two Or More residents.
1.9% Hispanic with 122 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Walker | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.0% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.3% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Walker
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Walker is 51.7% female with 3,301 female residents.
Walker is 48.3% male with 3,088 male residents.
| Gender | Walker | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Walker for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Walker completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Walker completed 9-12th grade.
47.0% of adults in Walker completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Walker completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Walker completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Walker completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Walker completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Walker completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Walker completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Walker | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 47.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Walker, Louisiana
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6.9% of households in Walker earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Walker earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Walker earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.0% of households in Walker earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.7% of households in Walker earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.9% of households in Walker earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.2% of households in Walker earn $75,000 to $99,999.
28.4% of households in Walker earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.9% of households in Walker earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.2% of households in Walker earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Walker | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.7% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.4% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
