Walker, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Walker, Michigan Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
24,930
Unemployment
2.8%
Poverty
6.9%
Median Home
$201,300
Median Income
$63,878
Median Rent
$867
Walker SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Walker, MI Crime Report
561
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,242.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-4.42%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Walker / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 561 | 2,242.2 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 48 | 191.8 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.0 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 9 | 36.0 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 29 | 115.9 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 513 | 2,050.4 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 51 | 203.8 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 406 | 1,622.7 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 56 | 223.8 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
Walker, MI Cost Of Living
91
Walker's Overall Cost Of Living
Walker's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Walker | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 78 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
Rankings for Walker in Michigan
Map Of Walker, MI
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Population over time in Walker
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,930 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 24,768 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 24,618 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 24,458 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 24,242 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 24,015 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 23,786 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 23,600 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 23,444 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 23,290 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Walker
| Race | Walker | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.7% | 74.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Walker
| Gender | Walker | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Walker for adults over 25
| Education | Walker | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Walker, Michigan
| Income | Walker | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.0% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.5% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
