Walker County, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Walker County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,619 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 79.1 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.15% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.0 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 24,843 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Walker County declined by 5.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 64,886 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Walker County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Walker County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,035 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.43% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Walker County is about 13% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Walker County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $157,098 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $742 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.5% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Walker County is about 17.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $742 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Walker County spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 215 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Walker County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.7 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.5 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 215 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,652 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,328 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 731 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alabama:
Pike County (16.0 min), Escambia County (17.5 min), Marion County (18.2 min).
Slowest:
Blount County (33.2 min), Pickens County (32.9 min), Lowndes County (32.3 min).
The average commute time in Walker County is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Walker County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Walker County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alabama:
Madison County (0.4), Shelby County (0.3), Lee County (0.3).
Lowest:
Bibb County (0.2), Barbour County (0.2), Wilcox County (0.2).
Health
Walker County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Walker County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.4 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.4% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.0% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alabama:
Shelby County (0.8), Lee County (0.8), Baldwin County (0.8).
Lowest:
Greene County (0.7), Wilcox County (0.7), Perry County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Walker County, Alabama.
What is the population of Walker County, Alabama?
The population of Walker County, Alabama is 63,619, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Walker County, Alabama?
The population density of Walker County, Alabama is 79.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Walker County, Alabama?
The median household income in Walker County, Alabama is $54,035, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Walker County, Alabama?
The median home price in Walker County, Alabama is $157,098, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Walker County, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Walker County, Alabama is 4.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.