Walker County, Georgia
Walker County is home to 68,762 people. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $59,469.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,762 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $59,469 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.3% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 19.5% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 3.2% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 12.6% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $197,100 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $940 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.0% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.3% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.1 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- DeKalb County, Alabama
- Catoosa County
- Chattooga County
- Dade County
- Floyd County
- Gordon County
- Whitfield County
- Hamilton County, Tennessee
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.