Town · Indiana
Walkerton, Indiana
Walkerton, town, in St. Joseph County, Indiana. Walkerton had 2,074 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,096 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,115 (±279). GEOID 1879694.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,074
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,096 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,115 ±279
Median household income
$65,340
±$5,911 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$149,200
±$28,237 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$828
±$60 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Walkerton and what county is it in?
Walkerton is a town in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 1,103 residents per square mile in 2020.
Walkerton is in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Walkerton lies entirely within Lincoln Township (St. Joseph County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Walkerton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,074 people lived in Walkerton on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 2,096 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,115 (±279).
| Measure | Walkerton | St. Joseph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,115 ±279 | 273,040 | no clear change |
| Households | 796 ±129 | 107,252 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.23 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 840 ±123 | 118,580 | no clear change |
Walkerton's population since 2000
From 2,274 in 2000 to 2,074 in 2025: down 8.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Walkerton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Walkerton?
The median resident of Walkerton is 34.9 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.9%.
| Measure | Walkerton | St. Joseph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 ±5.6 | 36.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.4% ±4.6 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1% ±3.2 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 45.0% ±3.2 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% ±2.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.3% ±4.1 pts | 68.9% | −8.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±2.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±2.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3% ±3.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±3.1 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9% ±2.9 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.6% ±6.4 pts | 33.5% | +8.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±4.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.9% ±7.0 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Walkerton earn?
Half of Walkerton's 796 households earn less than $65,340 a year (±$5,911), against $66,868 in St. Joseph County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $60,695 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Walkerton | St. Joseph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,340 ±$5,911 | $66,868 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,207 ±$6,122 | $92,212 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,524 ±$2,759 | $36,834 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.4% ±3.0 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.8% ±6.8 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.8% ±3.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±3.9 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.6% ±5.8 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Walkerton?
Owners occupy 69.2% of Walkerton's occupied homes and renters 30.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $149,200 by its owner (±$28,237). The median renter pays $828 a month including utilities, and 42.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Walkerton | St. Joseph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $149,200 ±$28,237 | $192,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $828 ±$60 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.7% ±15.9 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,023 ±$139 | $1,291 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.2% ±6.9 pts | 69.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.8% ±6.9 pts | 31.0% | – |
| Housing units | 840 ±123 | 118,580 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% ±9.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.0% ±6.5 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.7% ±3.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.1% ±8.3 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% ±2.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Walkerton building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Walkerton in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Walkerton work and get to work?
84.5% of Walkerton's workers drive alone and 4.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes.
| Measure | Walkerton | St. Joseph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1% ±5.9 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±1.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.5% ±5.3 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.2% ±2.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 6.3% ±3.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4% ±2.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min ±2.9 | 21.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Walkerton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Walkerton (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 122St. Joseph County | 2,803 | $66,516 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Walkerton) · Census block assignment files
How does Walkerton compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Walkerton is the 7,560th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 203rd-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Walkerton ranks 682nd of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 203rd | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 944th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 290th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 682nd | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 917th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 800th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 626th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 606th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 436th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 909th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 847th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 544th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 705th | 1,088 |
Walkerton's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Walkerton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Walkerton?
16 of the 57 figures for Walkerton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Walkerton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Walkerton.