Walker County, TX 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 | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,859 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 95.8 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.64% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,180 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Walker County grew by 22.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 78,292 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Walker County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Walker County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,863 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.22% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Walker County is about 35% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Walker County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $118,640 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $985 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.1% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Walker County is about 10.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $985 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Walker County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 180 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Walker County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.6 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.3 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 180 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,592 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,047 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,137 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Walker County is 22 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
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 D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Walker County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Walker County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Walker County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.3% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.9% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Walker County, Texas.
What is the population of Walker County, Texas?
The population of Walker County, Texas is 76,859, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Walker County, Texas?
The population density of Walker County, Texas is 95.8 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, Texas?
The median household income in Walker County, Texas is $49,863, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Walker County, Texas?
The median home price in Walker County, Texas is $118,640, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Walker County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Walker County, Texas is 7.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.