Walker County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Walker County is located in Texas with a total population of 78,292. 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 37.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. Only 14.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walker County is $49,862. This is 35% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $207,900. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% 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 53.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (19.8% vs 11.9%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Walker County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.