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.

Walkertown, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,873

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.3%4,306

Black

18.9%1,108

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%364

Two or More

1.4%85

Other

0.2%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%122

High School Diploma

29.9%1,208

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%413

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%569

Associate's Degree

7.6%305

Bachelor's Degree

20.4%822

Master's Degree

8.5%345

Professional Degree

0.5%20

Doctorate

0.9%35

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

30.3%

Graduate+

9.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$236,900

Median Renti

$1,379

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74%1,745

Renter-Occupied

26%613

Total Units

2,565

Homeownership

74%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%38

$50K–$100K

3.6%63

$100K–$150K

11.4%199

$150K–$200K

19.4%338

$200K–$300K

29.7%518

$300K–$500K

29.7%519

$500K–$1M

3.4%60

$1M+

0.6%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

106

$1,250–$1,500

114

$1,500–$2,000

158

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%61

2010–2019

25.3%648

2000–2009

17.2%440

1990–1999

10.1%260

1980–1989

4.2%108

1970–1979

12.5%321

1960–1969

10.8%278

1950–1959

6.5%168

1940–1949

3.4%87

1939 or earlier

7.6%194

Heating Fuel

Electricity

68.3%1,610

Utility Gas

20.4%482

Fuel Oil

8.1%191

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%37

No Fuel

0.8%18

Wood

0.6%14

Other

0.3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,615

Mean Household Incomei

$107,279

Per Capita Incomei

$42,339

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

3,012

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%125

$10K–$15K

1.4%32

$15K–$20K

2.5%58

$20K–$25K

2.1%50

$25K–$30K

1.3%31

$30K–$35K

6%142

$35K–$40K

6.7%157

$40K–$45K

3.9%92

$45K–$50K

7.4%174

$50K–$60K

4.1%97

$60K–$75K

8%188

$75K–$100K

15.5%366

$100K–$125K

7.5%177

$125K–$150K

11.2%263

$150K–$200K

11.1%261

$200K+

6.1%145

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$405/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers46 homes68% occupied$405/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,615/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

58%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

27%

Low income$41K–$66K/yr

15%

Who Receives This Housing

94% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

15% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

871.5%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,816

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,937

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

353(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.6%Insured

13.4%Uninsured