Walker County, TX

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2023 Population

78,292

1.44% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.1

1.64% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

17.9%

7.84% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$49,862

5.66% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$207,900

11.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

30,479

4.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Walker County, TX had a population of 78.3k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $49,862. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Walker County, TX grew from 77,182 to 78,292, a 1.44% increase and its median household income grew from $47,193 to $49,862, a 5.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walker County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.8%), White (Hispanic) (8.66%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.38%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.8%).

None of the households in Walker County, TX 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.

95.1% of the residents in Walker County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Walker County, TX are Sam Houston State University (5,366 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Walker County, TX was $207,900, and the homeownership rate was 57.1%.

Most people in Walker County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Walker County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Walker County, TX borders Grimes County, TX, Houston County, TX, Madison County, TX, Montgomery County, TX, San Jacinto County, TX, and Trinity County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Walker County, TX is home to a population of 78.3k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.91% of Walker County, TX residents were born outside of the country (6.19k people).

In 2023, there were 2.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.7k people) in Walker County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.78k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.1%

2023 Citizenship

94.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.1% of Walker County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Walker County, TX was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Walker County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walker County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
41.7k ± 171
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.5k ± 718
White (Hispanic)
6.78k ± 879

21.6%

Hispanic Population

16.9k people

21.6% of the people in Walker County, TX are hispanic (16.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Walker County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

7.91%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.19k people

7.34%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.67k people

As of 2023, 7.91% of Walker County, TX residents (6.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Walker County, TX was 7.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Walker County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,729 ± 606
Vietnam
1,043 ± 274
Gulf War (1990s)
613 ± 278

Walker County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Walker County, TX employs 30.5k people. The largest industries in Walker County, TX are Educational Services (5,188 people), Public Administration (4,587 people), and Retail Trade (3,420 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,934), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,730), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,438).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

30.5k

2023 Value

± 2,081

4.67%

1 Year growth

± 9.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Walker County, TX grew at a rate of 4.67%, from 29.1k employees to 30.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walker County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,165 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,081 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,874 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walker County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

30.5k

2023 Value

± 2,081

4.67%

1 Year growth

± 9.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Walker County, TX grew at a rate of 4.67%, from 29.1k employees to 30.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walker County, TX, are Educational Services (5,188 people), Public Administration (4,587 people), and Retail Trade (3,420 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walker County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Walker County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,194

Median earning men ± $4,500

$29,709

Median earning women ± $3,476

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($108,542), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,131), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,688).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,916), Wholesale Trade ($42,813), and Public Administration ($40,706).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% 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 9.63%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

75
Construction
69
Retail Trade
64
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$104k
Retail Trade
$95.5k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$79.7k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Walker County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.22%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.22%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Walker County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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 Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Walker County, TX awarded 5,366 degrees. The student population of Walker County, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 7,786 male students and 13,617 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Walker County, TX are White (2,713 and 51.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,421 and 27%), Black or African American (705 and 13.4%), and Two or More Races (179 and 3.4%).

The largest universities in Walker County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Sam Houston State University (5,366 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Walker County, TX are Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (869 and 16.2%), Teacher Education (303 and 5.65%), and General Psychology (268 and 4.99%).

The median tuition cost in Walker County, TX for a public four year colleges is $5,856 for in-state students and $15,648 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Walker County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 21,403 (36.4% men and 63.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 21,403 students enrolled in Walker County, TX, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,886 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
263 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
815 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
303 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Walker County, TX was General Psychology with 263 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Walker County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Sam Houston State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

5,366 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sam Houston State University with 5,366 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,737 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Walker County, TX, which is 0.479 times less than the 3,629 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 2,713 degrees mean that there were 1.91 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,421 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,856) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,372) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Walker County, TX was $207,900 in 2023, which is 0.685 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $187,200 to $207,900, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Walker County, TX is 57.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Walker County, TX have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Walker County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Walker County, TX is $49,862. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Walker County, TX was Census Tract 7901.01 with a value of $90,905, followed by Census Tract 7901.02 and Census Tract 7901.03, with respective values of $62,222 and $57,012.

In 2023, 21.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Walker County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.853%.

Housing

Property

$207,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,059

$14,387

Median Property Taxes

±$1,252

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, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Walker County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.1%

Homeownership

2023

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 57.1% of the housing units in Walker County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Walker County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7901.01
Census Tract 7901.02
Census Tract 7901.03

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Walker County, TX was Census Tract 7901.01 with a value of $90,905, followed by Census Tract 7901.02 and Census Tract 7901.03, with respective values of $62,222 and $57,012.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,862

Median Household Income

± $5,103

25.2k

Number of Households

± 1,782

In 2023, the median household income of the 25.2k households in Walker County, TX grew to $49,862 from the previous year's value of $47,193.

The following chart displays the households in Walker County, TX 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Walker County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (8.32%)
Worked At Home (7.23%)

In 2023, 78.3% of workers in Walker County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.32%) and those who worked at home (7.23%).

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.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walker County, TX have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.37% of the workforce in Walker County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Walker County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 21.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Walker County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.853%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walker County, TX (11.1k out of 61.9k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Walker County, TX 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 24.8% of the children was living in poverty in Walker County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.2% of the population of Walker County, TX has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 0.908% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Walker County, TX see 3436 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (3475 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2515 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1625 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,436 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Walker County, TX

Primary care physicians in Walker County, TX see an average of 3,436 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (3,475 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 31.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.8%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

0.908%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walker County, TX declined by 1.79% from 15% to 14.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Walker County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 48.3 in Walker County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Walker County, TX.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 42.3% in Walker County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Walker County, TX.