Walker County, Georgia

Total Population: 68,449

County Seat: LaFayette

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Median Home Value

$173,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,887

Across all households

Median Age

41.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Two or More Races2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.4%

65 Years and Over

19.1%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

13.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,887

Mean Household Income

$76,404

Per Capita Income

$30,482

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$173,900

Median Rent

$867/mo

Total Housing Units

29,452

Owner-Occupied

75.7%

Renter-Occupied

24.3%

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Married Couple Households

50.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.5%

Average Household Size

2.55

Broadband Internet Access

86.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13295.