Walkerville, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Walkerville, Michigan had a total population of 202, the 680th largest village in Michigan, with a median household income of $33,750, which is 54% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 25.7%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 54% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (25.7%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 3.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
- Unemployment rate of 12.2% is notably above the national average.
Walkerville Quick Facts
How Walkerville 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 | 224 | 202 | No clear change (-9.8%) |
| Median household income | $48,459 | $33,750 | No clear change (-30.4%) |
| Median home value¹ | $67,689 | $53,100 | No clear change (-21.6%) |
| Median gross rent | $800 | $1,125 | +40.6% |
How Walkerville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 72.3%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 25.3%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 18.8%
- HS Diploma: 46.1%
- Some College: 21.1%
- Associate's: 10.2%
- Bachelor's: 3.9%
- Graduate+: 0.0%
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A note before these figures: with a population of 202, Walkerville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Walkerville is a small community located in Michigan, within Oceana County. The total population is 202. It ranks as the 680th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Walkerville is 41.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Walkerville is $33,750. This is 54% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.7%. This is 95% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 12.2%. This is 113% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $53,100. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Walkerville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Walkerville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (25.3% vs 5.9%).
Education
3.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Walkerville, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Walkerville, Michigan?
Walkerville, Michigan has a population of 202 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Walkerville, MI?
The median household income in Walkerville is $33,750, which is 58% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Walkerville, MI?
The poverty rate in Walkerville is 25.7%. This means approximately 52 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Walkerville, Michigan?
Walkerville's population is 72.3% White, 0.0% Black, 25.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Walkerville, MI?
The median home value in Walkerville is $53,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Walkerville, Michigan?
3.9% of adults (25+) in Walkerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.