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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

359

Median Agei

49.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.6%354

Two or More

0.8%3

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.3%21

High School Diploma

60.1%152

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%20

Some College (1+ yr)

5.5%14

Associate's Degree

3.2%8

Bachelor's Degree

0.8%2

Master's Degree

0.4%1

HS or Higher

86.2%

BA or Higher

1.2%

Graduate+

0.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

—

Median Renti

$663

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.6%109

Renter-Occupied

20.4%28

Total Units

166

Homeownership

79.6%

Vacancy Rate

17.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.6%17

$50K–$100K

31.2%34

$100K–$150K

3.7%4

$150K–$200K

7.3%8

$200K–$300K

5.5%6

$500K–$1M

36.7%40

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

4.8%8

2000–2009

4.2%7

1990–1999

3%5

1980–1989

31.3%52

1970–1979

28.3%47

1960–1969

6.6%11

1950–1959

1.8%3

1940–1949

7.8%13

1939 or earlier

12%20

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.3%95

Bottled/LP Gas

26.3%36

Utility Gas

2.2%3

Wood

2.2%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,417

Mean Household Incomei

$53,797

Per Capita Incomei

$21,554

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

163

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

2.9%4

$15K–$20K

4.4%6

$20K–$25K

1.5%2

$25K–$30K

33.6%46

$30K–$35K

7.3%10

$40K–$45K

7.3%10

$45K–$50K

1.5%2

$50K–$60K

8%11

$60K–$75K

9.5%13

$75K–$100K

11.7%16

$100K–$125K

5.1%7

$125K–$150K

3.6%5

$150K–$200K

3.6%5

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

64.3%Insured

35.7%Uninsured