Walker County Summary

Life in Walker County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Walker County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Walker County:

  • The population in Walker County is 77,182.

  • The median home value in Walker County is $259,330.

  • The median income in Walker County is $47,193.

  • The median rent in Walker County is $976.

  • The unemployment rate in Walker County is 7.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Walker County is 19.5%.

  • The average high in Walker County is 83.0° and there are 114.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Walker County

List Of Cities & Towns in Walker County

Huntsville, TX Population 46,202

New Waverly, TX Population 1,102

Riverside, TX Population 659

Map Of Walker County

Walker County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Walker County is 83.0°.

  • There are 74.0 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 114.8 inches of rain each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:34 hours of sun each day in Walker County.

StatWalker County
Mean High83.0
Nice Days74.0
Rainfall114.8
Snowfall0.2
Sunny_hours5:34
83.0°
Average High
114.8
Inches of Rain

Walker County Photos

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Walker County Demographics

Population over time in Walker County

The current population in Walker County is 77,182. The population has increased 5.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 76,506 5.8%
2021 72,295 -0.0%
2020 72,321 -

Gender in Walker County

  • Walker County is 40.9% female with 31,544 female residents.

  • Walker County is 59.1% male with 45,638 male residents.

Female
40.9% (31,544)
Male
59.1% (45,638)
Gender Walker County TX USA
Female 40.9% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 59.1% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Walker County

Walker County is:

  • 55.7% White with 42,958 White residents.

  • 21.6% African American with 16,668 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 100 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 914 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 235 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 2,081 Two Or More residents.

  • 18.4% Hispanic with 14,226 Hispanic residents.

White
55.7% (42,958)
African American
21.6% (16,668)
American Indian
0.1% (100)
Asian
1.2% (914)
Hawaiian
0.3% (235)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.7% (2,081)
Hispanic
18.4% (14,226)

Table: Walker County By Race

Race Walker County TX USA
White 55.7% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 21.6% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 18.4% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Walker County, Texas

  • 11.5% of households in Walker County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Walker County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Walker County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Walker County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Walker County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Walker County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Walker County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Walker County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Walker County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Walker County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
11.5% (8,875)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (3,511)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.9% (6,873)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.9% (9,183)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (11,590)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (12,974)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.9% (8,448)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.2% (9,437)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (3,741)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (2,545)
Income Walker County TX USA
Less than $10,000 11.5% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.9% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.9% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.2% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Walker County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Walker County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Walker County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Walker County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Walker County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Walker County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Walker County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Walker County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Walker County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Walker County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (3,859)
9-12th Grade
9% (6,946)
High School / GED
38% (29,329)
Some College
21% (16,208)
Associate's Degree
7% (5,402)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (10,033)
Master's Degree
5% (3,859)
Professional Degree
1% (771)
Doctorate Degree
1% (771)
Education Walker County TX USA
< 9th Grade 5% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 38% 24% 26%
Some College 21% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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