Walker County, AL

County

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2023 Population
64,886
0.142% 1-year decline
US Senator
Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
US Senator
Katie Britt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
41.3
1.2% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
18%
9.55% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$54,509
2.87% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$131,100
5.64% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
26,022
1% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Walker County, AL had a population of 64.9k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $54,509. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Walker County, AL declined from 64,978 to 64,886, a −0.142% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,987 to $54,509, a 2.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walker County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (87%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.09%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), Other (Hispanic) (1.69%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (0.922%).

None of the households in Walker County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Walker County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Walker County, AL are Bevill State Community College (1,264 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Walker County, AL was $131,100, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Most people in Walker County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Walker County, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Walker County, AL is home to a population of 64.9k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.45% of Walker County, AL residents were born outside of the country (944 people).

In 2023, there were 14.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.4k people) in Walker County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.23k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%
2023 Citizenship
99.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Walker County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Walker County, AL was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walker County, AL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    56.4k ± 333
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.95k ± 265
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    1.23k ± 280
3.47%
Hispanic Population
2.25k people

In 2023, there were 14.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.4k people) in Walker County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.23k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.47% of the people in Walker County, AL are hispanic (2.25k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Walker County, AL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    52,201 ± 5,580 people
  2. Guatemala
    19,759 ± 3,444 people
  3. Korea
    10,633 ± 2,529 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 52,201 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 19,759 and Korea with 10,633.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.45%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
944 people
1.12%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
730 people

As of 2023, 1.45% of Walker County, AL residents (944 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Walker County, AL was 1.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,014 ± 213
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    561 ± 184
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    372 ± 120

Walker County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Walker County, AL employs 26k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Walker County, AL were Retail Trade (3,791 people), Manufacturing (3,702 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,391 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,302), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,935), and Wholesale Trade ($67,591).

Employment

Occupations

26k
2023 Value
± 1,281
1%
1 Year growth
± 6.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Walker County, AL grew at a rate of 1%, from 25.8k employees to 26k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walker County, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,904 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,775 people), and Production Occupations (2,609 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walker County, AL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26k
2023 Value
± 1,281
1%
1 Year growth
± 6.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Walker County, AL grew at a rate of 1%, from 25.8k employees to 26k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walker County, AL, are Retail Trade (3,791 people), Manufacturing (3,702 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,391 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walker County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Walker County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$50,633
Median earning men ± $2,994
$31,411
Median earning women ± $3,033

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,651), Wholesale Trade ($69,451), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,991).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($125,443), Construction ($58,287), and Public Administration ($56,074).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.1%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 121
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 110
    Retail Trade
  3. 71
    Health Care and Social Assistance

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $142k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $98.2k
    Retail Trade
  3. $96.2k
    Manufacturing

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (34.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville
Senator from Alabama2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021
Katie Britt
Senator from Alabama3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Walker County, AL awarded 1,264 degrees. The student population of Walker County, AL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,619 male students and 2,327 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Walker County, AL are White (897 and 71%), followed by Black or African American (258 and 20.4%), Two or More Races (44 and 3.48%), and Hispanic or Latino (29 and 2.3%).

The largest universities in Walker County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Bevill State Community College (1,264 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Walker County, AL are Electrician (211 and 16.7%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (197 and 15.6%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (159 and 12.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 3,946 students enrolled in Walker County, AL, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,036 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
    197 degrees awarded
  2. Electrician
    145 degrees awarded
  3. Welding Technology
    80 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Walker County, AL was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 197 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Walker County, AL according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Bevill State Community College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,264 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bevill State Community College with 1,264 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 687 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Walker County, AL, which is 1.19 times more than the 577 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 897 degrees mean that there were 3.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 258 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,556) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,122) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.86% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (906k), and Bachelors Degree (626k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Walker County, AL was $131,100 in 2023, which is 0.432 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $124,100 to $131,100, a 5.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Walker County, AL is 77.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Walker County, AL have an average commute time of 30.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Walker County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Walker County, AL is $54,509. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Walker County, AL was Census Tract 207, Walker County, AL with a value of $81,716, followed by Census Tract 217, Walker County, AL and Census Tract 210, Walker County, AL, with respective values of $67,574 and $67,114.

In 2024, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Walker County, AL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 1.05%.

Housing

Property

$131,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$10,803
$19,253
Median Property Taxes
±$994

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Walker County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

77.5%
Homeownership
2023
67.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 77.5% of the housing units in Walker County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.5%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 207, Walker County, AL
  2. Census Tract 217, Walker County, AL
  3. Census Tract 210, Walker County, AL

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Walker County, AL was Census Tract 207, Walker County, AL with a value of $81,716, followed by Census Tract 217, Walker County, AL and Census Tract 210, Walker County, AL, with respective values of $67,574 and $67,114.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Walker County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$54,509
Median Household Income
± $4,141
24.8k
Number of Households
± 1,196

In 2023, the median household income of the 24.8k households in Walker County, AL grew to $54,509 from the previous year's value of $52,987.

The following chart displays the households in Walker County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Walker County, AL is from Alabama.
0.456
2023 Wage GINI in Alabama
0.458
2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2023, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (83.6%)
  2. Carpooled (10.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.42%)

In 2023, 83.6% of workers in Walker County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (3.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

30.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walker County, AL have a longer commute time (30.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.39% of the workforce in Walker County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Walker County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Walker County, AL have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Walker County, AL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 1.05%.

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Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walker County, AL (11.4k out of 63.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Walker County, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 21.3% of the children was living in poverty in Walker County, AL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 6.9%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 450 in Walker County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 248 per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.4% of the population of Walker County, AL has health coverage, with 42.9% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.903% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Walker County, AL see 2,161 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.17% decrease from the previous year (2,255 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2145 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 858 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,161 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Walker County, AL

Primary care physicians in Walker County, AL see an average of 2,161 patients per year. This represents a 4.17% decrease from the previous year (2,255 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Walker County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

11.6%
Uninsured
42.9%
Employer Coverage
16.9%
Medicaid
14.5%
Medicare
13.3%
Non-Group
0.903%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walker County, AL declined by 4.65% from 12.1% to 11.6%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 82.3 in Walker County, AL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38% in Walker County, AL.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.4% in Walker County, AL.

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