Walker County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Walker County, Alabama has a population of 64,841, the 21st most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $56,509 and the median home value is $135,900. The poverty rate is 18.5%.

Walker County Quick Facts

Population 64,841

Median Household Income $56,50990% MOE ±$3,563

Median Home Value $135,90090% MOE ±$9,905

Poverty Rate 18.5%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.9%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Median Age 40.6 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 76.1%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.6%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.2%

Cities/Places 10

Population 64,841 21st of 67

Median Income $56,509 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.5%

Unemployment 4.9%

How Walker County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	64,110	64,841	+1.1%
Median household income	$53,695	$56,509	No clear change (+5.2%)
Median home value¹	$128,363	$135,900	No clear change (+5.9%)
Median gross rent	$770	$756	No clear change (-1.9%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Walker

$56,509

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Walker

$135,900

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.9%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 23.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.6%

$10K-$15K

5.7%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

6.8%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

7.8%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

5.5%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

53.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.1%

Renter 23.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $756/mo 16.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.9%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

25.5%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Walker County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jasper	14,442	$66,238	16.0%	$215,700
Dora	2,668	$61,892	18.3%	$155,100
Carbon Hill	1,536	$24,605	39.4%	$61,100
Cordova	1,511	$37,662	29.0%	$87,100
Parrish	1,222	$32,798	29.8%	$56,800
Oakman	934	$35,208	25.0%	$92,600
Sipsey	288	$26,750	26.4%	$101,000
Nauvoo	189	$45,625	26.5%	N/A
Kansas	186	$49,583	7.5%	$48,300
Eldridge	133	$98,542	10.1%	$131,300

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Population Overview

Walker County is located in Alabama with a total population of 64,841. It is the 21st most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walker County is 40.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walker County is $56,509. This is 12% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $135,900. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Walker County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Walker County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.3%. The Black or African American population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Walker County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Walker County, Alabama?

Walker County has a population of 64,841, making it the 21st most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Walker County?

The median household income in Walker County is $56,509 with a poverty rate of 18.5%.

How many cities are in Walker County, Alabama?

Walker County contains 10 Census-designated places.