Walker County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Walker County is located in Georgia with a total population of 68,449. It is the 35th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walker County is 41.8 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walker County is $55,887. This is 25% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $173,900. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Walker County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.5% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.