Population 9,316 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Walker
Household size in Walker
| Period | Walker | Maywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.16 | 4.18 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.23 | 4.42 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.37 | 4.10 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.82 | 3.69 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | −0.49 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Walker are large by national standards, averaging 3.82 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 4.16, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Walker | Maywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7 | 27.2 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.2 | 27.8 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.8 | 30.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.8 | 35.1 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.2 | +7.9 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Walker is young: half of its residents are under 34.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 25.7, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Walker | Maywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 26.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 26.7% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 22.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 22.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in Walker (22.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Maywood. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
Renters in Walker
| Period | Walker | Maywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.3% | 72.7% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.0% | 74.2% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.7% | 73.9% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.8% | 69.5% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −3.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Walker rent: 64.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in Maywood as a whole (69.5%). The renter share is down 7.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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
| Period | Walker | Maywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −3.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Walker: just 2.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Maywood as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.0 points, 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
| Period | Walker | Maywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1951 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1950 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1952 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1952 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Walker is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1951 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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
| Period | Walker | Maywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $969 | $935 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,058 | $1,002 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,179 | $1,110 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,587 | $1,536 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$618 | +$601 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Walker costs $1,587 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $618 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 36.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest 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
Bachelor's degrees in Walker
| Period | Walker | Maywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 4.5% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.8% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 7.7% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Walker: 8.3% 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 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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
| Period | Walker | Maywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5% | 40.8% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 39.3% | 38.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 49.6% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 52.0% | 50.5% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +9.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly half of adults in Walker never finished high school, well above the national share: only 52.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The picture is much the same across Maywood. The share with a diploma has risen 12.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Walker | Maywood | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 12.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 11.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −4.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Walker runs well above the national rate: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, as it has nationally. 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 compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | 3.82 | 34.8 | 22.7% | 64.8% | 2.6% | 1955 | $1,587 | 8.3% | 52.0% | 9.6% |
| Bandini | 3.99 | 36.7 | 12.9% | 40.7% | 3.9% | 1955 | $1,485 | 10.4% | 57.5% | 3.7% |
| Boyle Heights | 3.55 | 34.6 | 22.8% | 75.1% | 6.2% | 1949 | $1,514 | 13.1% | 54.3% | 8.7% |
| Hollydale | 3.71 | 36.6 | 12.6% | 40.8% | 4.2% | 1957 | $1,915 | 13.7% | 69.4% | 5.8% |
| Watts | 3.72 | 31.1 | 29.2% | 70.8% | 4.1% | 1961 | $1,598 | 7.9% | 57.4% | 12.7% |
| Nevin | 3.97 | 33.1 | 28.2% | 76.0% | 5.2% | 1965 | $1,511 | 7.0% | 44.4% | 11.2% |
| Central City East | 2.52 | 34.9 | 14.4% | 89.1% | 9.3% | 1985 | $1,687 | 29.4% | 69.9% | 9.5% |
| Southeast Los Angeles | 4.09 | 31.7 | 28.0% | 68.8% | 5.2% | 1955 | $1,627 | 8.0% | 51.4% | 8.7% |
| El Rancho | 3.71 | 39.6 | 14.4% | 31.7% | 5.2% | 1958 | $1,950 | 16.6% | 72.3% | 4.7% |
| Central City | 3.81 | 32.7 | 26.2% | 79.7% | 5.2% | 1955 | $1,406 | 9.6% | 50.0% | 10.9% |
| Wholesale District-Skid Row | 1.25 | 49.4 | 1.8% | 89.9% | 17.1% | 1958 | $1,247 | 29.6% | 78.7% | 19.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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