County · Texas
Walker County, Texas
Walker County, Texas. Walker County had 83,842 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.7% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 48471.
Walker County is the county of the Huntsville, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
83,842
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 76,400 · ACS 2020-2024: 80,209
Median household income
$52,324
±$4,014 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$226,900
±$9,284 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,031
±$60 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Walker County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 76,400 residents in Walker County. The Census Bureau estimates 83,842 for July 1, 2025, up 9.7% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 80,209 over 784 square miles of land.
| Measure | Walker County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 80,209 | 30,188,424 | +7,888 |
| Households | 26,017±686 | 10,992,816 | +4,054 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.06 | 2.69 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 30,383±133 | 12,128,515 | +4,219 |
Walker County's population since 2000
From 61,758 in 2000 to 83,842 in 2025: up 35.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Walker County?
Walker County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Huntsville with 49,088 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Huntsville | 45,941 | $47,529 |
|---|---|---|
| New Waverly | 914 | $48,137 |
| RiversideGEOID 4862408 | 522 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Walker County?
The median resident of Walker County is 37.6 years old; 14.5% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.8%. 7.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Walker County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6±0.6 | 35.6 | +2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 14.5%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.8% | 39.7% | +3.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.0%±0.2 pts | 39.1% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.6%±1.0 pts | 11.9% | −3.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | −0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.6%±1.1 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.1%±1.4 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±1.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.4%±1.7 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.5%±1.7 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.6%±2.1 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Walker County earn?
Half of Walker County's 26,017 households earn less than $52,324 a year (±$4,014), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $53,833 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Walker County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,324±$4,014 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,597±$4,165 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,170±$1,395 | $40,752 | +$2,348 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.4%±2.4 pts | 13.8% | −4.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2%±4.8 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.5%±1.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.6%±2.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Walker County?
Owners occupy 56.5% of Walker County's occupied homes and renters 43.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $226,900 by its owner (±$9,284). The median renter pays $1,031 a month including utilities, and 48.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Walker County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $226,900±$9,284 | $283,800 | +$39,465 |
| Median gross rent | $1,031±$60 | $1,403 | −$86 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.3%±5.9 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,630±$77 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.5%±3.1 pts | 62.6% | +5.1 pts |
| Housing units | 30,383±133 | 12,128,515 | +4,219 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.2%±2.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.9%±2.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.3%±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8%±1.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Walker County building?
Builders took permits for 533 new housing units across Walker County in 2025 (485 single-family), 6.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Walker County get to work?
80.2% of Walker County's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.9%.
| Measure | Walker County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.0%±1.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9%±1.7 pts | 5.3% | +5.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.2%±3.1 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±1.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5%±1.7 pts | 14.4% | +2.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min±1.7 | 26.7 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 are Walker County's census tracts?
Walker County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,946 (Tract 7908) to $81,788 (Tract 7903.02).
| Tract 7901.0148471790101 | 7,478±317 | $72,375 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7901.0248471790102 | 4,414±620 | $77,981 |
| Tract 7901.0348471790103 | 5,453±746 | $61,702 |
| Tract 790248471790200 | 8,036±934 | $54,167 |
| Tract 7903.0148471790301 | 4,268±655 | $56,994 |
| Tract 7903.0248471790302 | 8,084±956 | $81,788 |
| Tract 7904.0148471790401 | 5,744±787 | $78,333 |
| Tract 7904.0248471790402 | 4,488±638 | $62,077 |
| Tract 790548471790500 | 7,750±801 | $39,846 |
| Tract 790648471790600 | 6,464±1,106 | $33,259 |
| Tract 790748471790700 | 9,789±1,303 | $42,140 |
| Tract 790848471790800 | 8,241±1,038 | $31,946 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Walker County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 50th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 44th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th of 254 |
| Median household income | 216th of 253 |
| Median home value | 62nd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 91st of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 50th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 109th of 252 |
| Median age | 151st of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Walker County 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' school search.