Population 10,887 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Walkersville
Household size in Walkersville
| Period | Walkersville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.73 people per household, Walkersville sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.85 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 Walkersville
| Period | Walkersville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Walkersville is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.8, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 Walkersville
| Period | Walkersville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Walkersville: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.3 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 Walkersville
Renters in Walkersville
| Period | Walkersville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Walkersville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a quarter of owners (24.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.5 points since 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 Walkersville
| Period | Walkersville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Walkersville: just 4.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Walkersville
| Period | Walkersville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Walkersville was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 Walkersville
| Period | Walkersville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,213 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,307 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,371 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,621 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$408 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in Walkersville pays $1,621 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Washington area as a whole ($2,236). Rents are up $408 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Walkersville
Bachelor's degrees in Walkersville
| Period | Walkersville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.7% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Walkersville than nationally: 39.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in the wider Washington area (53.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 Walkersville
| Period | Walkersville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Walkersville: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Maryland cities, Walkersville has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 Walkersville
| Period | Walkersville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Walkersville has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 21 of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Walkersville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkersville | 2.73 | 42.2 | 7.1% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 1979 | $1,621 | 39.7% | 94.8% | 2.2% |
| Woodsboro | 2.95 | 45.5 | 10.3% | 17.0% | 11.8% | 1984 | $1,292 | 41.3% | 93.2% | 4.2% |
| Utica | 2.67 | 49.8 | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.9% | 1974 | $2,548 | 33.1% | 97.7% | 0.2% |
| Linganore | 3.01 | 35.2 | 5.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 2007 | $2,226 | 63.7% | 97.8% | 2.5% |
| Frederick | 2.61 | 39.3 | 11.7% | 32.7% | 6.3% | 1988 | $1,953 | 45.0% | 90.6% | 3.3% |
| New Market | 3.11 | 36.8 | 8.4% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1995 | $2,100 | 56.6% | 95.7% | 1.5% |
| Ballenger Creek | 2.71 | 35.8 | 20.6% | 35.7% | 4.1% | 2001 | $2,131 | 46.2% | 94.6% | 2.7% |
| Johnsville | 2.70 | 52.1 | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 1974 | $1,577 | 25.1% | 95.7% | 5.5% |
| Oldfield | 2.40 | 54.3 | 2.7% | 11.9% | 11.6% | 1981 | $2,276 | 32.1% | 96.2% | 9.0% |
| Keymar | 2.94 | 41.3 | 6.8% | 19.4% | 9.7% | 1970 | $1,546 | 30.8% | 90.3% | 3.1% |
| Thurmont | 2.48 | 44.1 | 9.2% | 19.8% | 4.8% | 1974 | $1,304 | 27.7% | 92.0% | 2.8% |
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 Walkersville. 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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