Walker County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Walker County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Walker County, Georgia has a population of 68,762, the 37th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $59,469 and the median home value is $197,100. The poverty rate is 13.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Walker County Quick Facts

Population 68,762

Median Household Income $59,469

Median Home Value $197,100

Poverty Rate 13.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 42.1 years

Homeownership Rate 77.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.3%

High School Graduation 87.0%

Cities/Places 9

Population 68,762 37th of 159

Median Income $59,469 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.3%

Unemployment 3.9%

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	68,449	68,762	+0.5%
Median household income	$55,887	$59,469	+6.4%
Median home value	$173,900	$197,100	+13.3%

Median Household Income

Walker

$59,469

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Walker

$197,100

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%

$25K-$50K 24.8%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 26.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

5.5%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

5.2%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

5.7%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

5.7%

$150K-$200K

5.0%

$200K+

5.0%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

58.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.2%

Renter 22.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $940/mo 19.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

25.8%

55-74

24.7%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Walker County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Oglethorpe	10,416	$51,867	11.1%	$199,700
LaFayette	6,967	$46,018	14.3%	$144,800
Fairview	5,302	$64,050	13.1%	$183,600
Lakeview	4,723	$61,405	13.1%	$171,700
Chattanooga Valley	4,601	$52,813	31.0%	$205,300
Rossville	3,978	$59,191	14.1%	$133,000
Chickamauga	3,014	$92,532	4.8%	$269,100
Lookout Mountain	1,721	$158,000	2.2%	$564,600
Rock Spring	1,183	$117,925	6.7%	$218,000

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Population Overview

Walker County is located in Georgia with a total population of 68,762. It is the 37th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walker County is 42.1 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walker County is $59,469. This is 23% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $197,100. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Walker County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.3% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%.

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 Georgia 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, Georgia?

Walker County has a population of 68,762, making it the 37th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Walker County?

The median household income in Walker County is $59,469 with a poverty rate of 13.3%.

How many cities are in Walker County, Georgia?

Walker County contains 9 Census-designated places.