Walker County , Texas
Population: 78,292 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,862 Home $207,900 Rent $986/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 78,292 residents, Walker County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike.
$49,862
Median Income
household
$207,900
Home Value
median
$986/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,862 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,983 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| Median Home Value | $207,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $986/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 57.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 78,292 |
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.3%
Obesity
13.8%
Diabetes
17.2%
Smoking
36.2%
High Blood Pressure
29.7%
No Physical Activity
22.8%
Depression
42.9%
Insufficient Sleep
72.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 73.8 · 74th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
91.86
🌀 Hurricane
84.11
🔥 Wildfire
78.12
❄️ Winter Storm
47.61
🌍 Earthquake
31.42
☀️ Drought
87.53
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