Walker County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 35th-largest in Georgia
The population of Walker County, Georgia is 68,449 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $55,887, the median home value is $173,900, and the median age is 41.8.
The population of Walker County has grown 0.7% since 2010 (68,876 → 69,340), a +0.05% annualized rate.
68,449
Population
+0.05%
Annual growth
153
People / sq mi
$55,887
Median Income
$173,900
Median Home Value
Walker County covers 446 sq mi of land at 153.4 people per square mile.
About Walker County, GA
Walker County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 55.2% of the population. Walker County is a county in Georgia with a population of 68,449. It ranks #35 among counties in Georgia by population.
The typical household earns $55,887, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $173,900, with typical rent around $867.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 20.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 10.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Walker County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Walker County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Walker County had a population of 68,876 in 2010 and 69,340 in 2024, a 0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 69,769 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.
69,340
Population (2024)
68,876
Population (2010)
69,769
Peak (2019)
0.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 68,876 |
| 2011 | 68,825 |
| 2012 | 68,487 |
| 2013 | 68,643 |
| 2014 | 68,714 |
| 2015 | 68,604 |
| 2016 | 68,509 |
| 2017 | 69,087 |
| 2018 | 69,507 |
| 2019 | 69,769 |
| 2020 | 67,747 |
| 2021 | 68,425 |
| 2022 | 68,887 |
| 2023 | 69,410 |
| 2024 | 69,340 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.8
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
19.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.6% · Seniors (65+): 19.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $55,887$-18,777 vs state |
| Mean household income | $76,404 |
| Per-capita income | $30,482 |
| Poverty rate | 9.7%-0.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Walker County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.7%
Carpool
77.7%
Public transit
10.2%
Work from home
29.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$173,900$-99,000 vs state
Median home value
$867
Median rent
75.7%
Homeownership rate
29,452
Total housing units
88.9%
Occupied
11.1%
Vacant
24.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.8%
With health insurance
92.9%
With broadband internet
55.2%
Foreign-born
6.8%
Veterans (18+)
19.6%
With a disability
97.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.3%
High School+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Walker County, Georgia has a population of 68,449 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 153 people per square mile.
The population of Walker County has grown 0.7% since 2010 (68,876 → 69,340), a +0.05% annualized rate.
The median household income in Walker County, Georgia is $55,887, with mean (average) household income of $76,404 and per-capita income of $30,482. 9.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Walker County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.5%), Black or African American (4.4%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Walker County, Georgia is 41.8 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Walker County is $173,900 and median monthly rent is $867. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 29,452 total housing units, 11.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Walker County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Walker County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.