Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Walker, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

661

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.1%622

Two or More

3.8%25

Asian

1.2%8

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.8%5

Black

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%10

High School Diploma

29.6%128

Some College (<1 yr)

13.2%57

Some College (1+ yr)

18.5%80

Associate's Degree

15%65

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%44

Master's Degree

3.9%17

Professional Degree

1.4%6

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

15.5%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$172,400

Median Renti

$808

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.3%204

Renter-Occupied

18.7%47

Total Units

283

Homeownership

81.3%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%7

$50K–$100K

15.7%32

$100K–$150K

14.2%29

$150K–$200K

27.5%56

$200K–$300K

27.5%56

$300K–$500K

8.8%18

$500K–$1M

2.9%6

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%4

2000–2009

7.8%22

1990–1999

8.8%25

1980–1989

12%34

1970–1979

22.6%64

1960–1969

8.8%25

1950–1959

8.1%23

1940–1949

3.2%9

1939 or earlier

27.2%77

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.1%166

Electricity

22.7%57

Bottled/LP Gas

9.2%23

Wood

0.8%2

Solar

0.8%2

Other

0.4%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,656

Mean Household Incomei

$89,884

Per Capita Incomei

$33,905

Poverty Ratei

14.2%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

346

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%7

$10K–$15K

1.6%4

$15K–$20K

6.8%17

$25K–$30K

2%5

$30K–$35K

3.6%9

$35K–$40K

1.6%4

$40K–$45K

4.4%11

$45K–$50K

8.4%21

$50K–$60K

2.4%6

$60K–$75K

11.2%28

$75K–$100K

21.5%54

$100K–$125K

11.2%28

$125K–$150K

6.8%17

$150K–$200K

11.6%29

$200K+

4.4%11

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

60.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

322

Avg. Commutei

27.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

327

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

37(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured