Walker County Summary

Life in Walker County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Walker County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Walker County:

  • The population in Walker County is 68,065.

  • The median home value in Walker County is $215,146.

  • The median income in Walker County is $52,276.

  • The median rent in Walker County is $847.

  • The unemployment rate in Walker County is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Walker County is 13.7%.

  • The average high in Walker County is 76.0° and there are 136.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Walker County

List Of Cities & Towns in Walker County

Fort Oglethorpe, GA Population 10,203

LaFayette, GA Population 6,929

Fairview, GA Population 5,718

Lakeview, GA Population 4,664

Chattanooga Valley, GA Population 4,166

Rossville, GA Population 3,982

Chickamauga, GA Population 2,978

Lookout Mountain, GA Population 1,793

Map Of Walker County

Walker County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Walker County is 76.0°.

  • There are 90.41 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 136.2 inches of rain each year with 1.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:03 hours of sun each day in Walker County.

StatWalker County
Mean High76.0
Nice Days90.41
Rainfall136.2
Snowfall1.4
Sunny_hours5:03
76.0°
Average High
136.2
Inches of Rain

Walker County Photos

Fort Oglethorpec Georgia
Source: Public Domain
Walker County Ga Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User PrometheusX303 at English | GFDL

Walker County Demographics

Population over time in Walker County

The current population in Walker County is 68,065. The population has decreased -1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 67,772 -2.3%
2021 69,398 0.5%
2020 69,039 -

Gender in Walker County

  • Walker County is 50.2% female with 34,153 female residents.

  • Walker County is 49.8% male with 33,912 male residents.

Female
50.2% (34,153)
Male
49.8% (33,912)
Gender Walker County GA USA
Female 50.2% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Walker County

Walker County is:

  • 89.9% White with 61,162 White residents.

  • 3.9% African American with 2,637 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 130 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 378 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 36 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 1,906 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.7% Hispanic with 1,811 Hispanic residents.

White
89.9% (61,162)
African American
3.9% (2,637)
American Indian
0.2% (130)
Asian
0.6% (378)
Hawaiian
0.0% (5)
Other
0.1% (36)
Two Or More
2.8% (1,906)
Hispanic
2.7% (1,811)

Table: Walker County By Race

Race Walker County GA USA
White 89.9% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 3.9% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.7% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Walker County, Georgia

  • 4.7% of households in Walker County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.2% of households in Walker County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Walker County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Walker County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Walker County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.6% of households in Walker County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Walker County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Walker County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Walker County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Walker County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (3,196)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2% (4,221)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.7% (7,279)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.0% (6,786)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.8% (10,783)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.6% (13,311)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (9,257)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.6% (7,895)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.7% (2,525)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (2,807)
Income Walker County GA USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.7% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.0% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.8% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.6% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.6% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.7% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Walker County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Walker County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Walker County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Walker County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Walker County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Walker County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Walker County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Walker County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Walker County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Walker County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (4,083)
9-12th Grade
10% (6,806)
High School / GED
35% (23,822)
Some College
22% (14,974)
Associate's Degree
8% (5,445)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (8,167)
Master's Degree
5% (3,403)
Professional Degree
1% (680)
Doctorate Degree
1% (680)
Education Walker County GA USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 35% 27% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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