Walker, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 848, Walker'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

Walker is a small community located in Minnesota, within Cass County. The total population is 848. It ranks as the 387th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walker is 58.9 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 9.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 26.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walker is $34,375. This is 61% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.5%. This is 131% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. 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 12.5%. This is 208% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $261,800. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 46.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walker is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

30.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Walker, Minnesota 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 Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.