Walker County, Alabama Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Walker County Quick Facts
How Walker County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,886 | 64,841 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $54,509 | $56,509 | +3.7% |
| Median home value | $131,100 | $135,900 | +3.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.