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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. 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%.