Walker County, Texas

Total Population: 78,292

County Seat: Huntsville

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Median Home Value

$207,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,862

Across all households

Median Age

37.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)53.2%
Hispanic or Latino21.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)19.8%
Two or More Races3.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

14.7%

65 Years and Over

13.7%

Male

59.1%

Female

40.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.7%

No Health Insurance

14.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

17.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,862

Mean Household Income

$68,951

Per Capita Income

$24,983

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$207,900

Median Rent

$986/mo

Total Housing Units

29,626

Owner-Occupied

57.1%

Renter-Occupied

42.9%

Vacancy Rate

15.0%

Married Couple Households

38.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

33.0%

Average Household Size

2.45

Broadband Internet Access

85.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

19.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48471.