Walkerton town, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Walkerton town is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 2,052. It ranks as the 229th most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walkerton town is 34.1 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walkerton town is $62,521. This is 11% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $132,300. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Walkerton town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Walkerton town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Walkerton town, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.