Population 64,841 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Walker County
Household size in Walker County
| Period | Walker County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Walker County average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size is little changed from 2006–10, while the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Walker County
| Period | Walker County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Walker County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 41.3, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Walker County
| Period | Walker County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Walker County (11.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Alabama counties, Walker County has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Walker County
Renters in Walker County
| Period | Walker County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.9% of households in Walker County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly six in ten owners (57.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Walker County
| Period | Walker County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.1% of the housing in Walker County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Walker County
| Period | Walker County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Walker County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Walker County
| Period | Walker County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $601 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $604 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $643 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $792 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$191 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Walker County costs $792 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $191 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Walker County
Bachelor's degrees in Walker County
| Period | Walker County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Walker County: 17.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Walker County
| Period | Walker County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.8% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.4% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.6% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Walker County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Walker County
| Period | Walker County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Walker County than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Walker County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker County | 2.58 | 41.9 | 11.0% | 23.9% | 16.1% | 1983 | $792 | 17.2% | 84.6% | 4.5% |
| Fayette County | 2.57 | 43.9 | 10.1% | 21.6% | 19.7% | 1982 | $709 | 14.2% | 85.3% | 8.7% |
| Blount County | 2.69 | 42.1 | 11.5% | 19.0% | 11.5% | 1988 | $851 | 16.4% | 83.3% | 4.8% |
| Lamar County | 2.78 | 45.4 | 10.6% | 24.3% | 29.3% | 1979 | $620 | 12.1% | 84.0% | 5.0% |
| Monroe County | 2.42 | 42.5 | 13.2% | 23.7% | 16.9% | 1982 | $786 | 15.8% | 83.9% | 6.2% |
| Calhoun County | 2.54 | 39.3 | 13.6% | 29.7% | 17.7% | 1981 | $856 | 20.7% | 86.7% | 6.6% |
| Chickasaw County | 2.48 | 37.6 | 16.9% | 29.7% | 14.5% | 1981 | $736 | 12.6% | 80.6% | 5.3% |
| Calhoun County | 2.28 | 41.5 | 13.3% | 28.0% | 16.0% | 1982 | $703 | 12.6% | 78.3% | 4.7% |
| Haralson County | 2.74 | 38.7 | 8.9% | 28.4% | 9.6% | 1988 | $953 | 18.7% | 84.5% | 4.4% |
| Paulding County | 3.03 | 37.4 | 13.3% | 19.2% | 7.0% | 2002 | $1,805 | 30.2% | 92.6% | 4.5% |
| Douglas County | 2.89 | 38.0 | 16.5% | 33.1% | 8.3% | 1994 | $1,628 | 31.3% | 91.6% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Jefferson County, WV · Stanly County, NC · St. Joseph County, MI · Scott County, KY · Sandusky County, OH · Sampson County, NC · Rutland County, VT · Russell County, AL · Lea County, NM · Lauderdale County, MS
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Walker County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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