Walker County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Walker County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48471
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 471
Geography
- Land Area
- 784.22 sq mi
- Water Area
- 17.28 sq mi
- Total Area
- 801.50 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.743163
- Longitude
- -95.569825
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 76,792
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 65,413
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 61,740 | 80.4% |
| Hispanic | 15,053 | 19.6% |
| White | 42,785 | 55.7% |
| Black | 15,297 | 19.9% |
| Asian | 574 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 134 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 226 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 110 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 53,917 | 82.4% |
| Hispanic | 11,492 | 17.6% |
| White | 37,622 | 57.5% |
| Black | 13,618 | 20.8% |
| Asian | 707 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,777 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 148 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 80,209
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,975
- Poverty Rate
- 14.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,582
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 46,673 | 58.2% |
| Black | 16,167 | 20.2% |
| Asian | 906 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 34,071
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,469 | 30.7% |
| Republican | 17,070 | 50.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,532 | 19.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,881 | 46.6% |
| Female | 18,188 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,522 | 69.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,968 | 11.6% |
| Black | 3,755 | 11.0% |
| Asian | 359 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,098
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,048 | 55.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,197 | 30.2% |
| Black | 1,456 | 38.8% |
| Asian | 115 | 32.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,837 | 49.3% |
| Female | 9,261 | 50.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,280 (23.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,642 (21.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 30,383
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $211,232
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,026
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.