Walker County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Walker County, Texas has a population of 80,209, the 50th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $52,324 and the median home value is $226,900. The poverty rate is 18.4%.

Walker County Quick Facts

Population 80,209

Median Household Income $52,32490% MOE ±$4,014

Median Home Value $226,90090% MOE ±$9,284

Poverty Rate 18.4%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.9%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Median Age 37.6 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 56.5%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.6%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.5%

Cities/Places 3

Population 80,209 50th of 254

Median Income $52,324 33% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.4%

Unemployment 8.9%

How Walker County 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	72,321	80,209	+10.9%
Median household income	$53,834	$52,324	No clear change (-2.8%)
Median home value¹	$187,437	$226,900	+21.1%
Median gross rent	$1,117	$1,031	-7.7%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Walker

$52,324

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Walker

$226,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.0%

$25K-$50K 26.2%

$50K-$100K 32.3%

$100K+ 19.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.3%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

6.6%

$50K-$60K

10.3%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

5.7%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

4.1%

Employment

8.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

47.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.5%

Renter 43.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,031/mo 23.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.5%

18-34

31.9%

35-54

28.3%

55-74

19.8%

75+

5.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Walker County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Huntsville	47,864	$47,529	23.9%	$236,600
New Waverly	955	$48,137	22.2%	$162,500
Riverside	740	N/A	15.0%	$165,600

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Population Overview

Walker County is located in Texas with a total population of 80,209. It is the 50th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walker County is 37.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 14.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walker County is $52,324. This is 33% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.9%. This is 69% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $226,900. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walker County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (19.6% vs 11.9%). The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.5%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Walker County has a population of 80,209, making it the 50th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Walker County?

The median household income in Walker County is $52,324 with a poverty rate of 18.4%.

How many cities are in Walker County, Texas?

Walker County contains 3 Census-designated places.