Walker County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Walker County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13295
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 295
Geography
- Land Area
- 446.29 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 446.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.735802
- Longitude
- -85.305456
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 68,265
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 53,711
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 66,543 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,722 | 2.5% |
| White | 61,484 | 90.1% |
| Black | 2,055 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 166 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 189 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 89 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 52,638 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,069 | 2.0% |
| White | 48,930 | 91.1% |
| Black | 1,972 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 401 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,236 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 91 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 68,762
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,400
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,906
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 61,987 | 90.1% |
| Black | 2,110 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 299 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 42,775
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,203 | 12.2% |
| Republican | 19,159 | 44.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 18,413 | 43.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,302 | 47.5% |
| Female | 22,473 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 37,415 | 87.5% |
| Hispanic | 835 | 2.0% |
| Black | 1,482 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 246 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 21,538
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 19,349 | 51.7% |
| Hispanic | 264 | 31.6% |
| Black | 549 | 37.0% |
| Asian | 108 | 43.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,360 | 51.0% |
| Female | 11,178 | 49.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,556 (25.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,446 (21.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 29,669
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $204,670
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $927
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 11.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.