Walker is a city located in Cass County Minnesota. Walker has a 2024 population of 983. It is also the county seat of Cass County. Walker is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 1.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 973 in 2020.
The average household income in Walker is $62,885 with a poverty rate of 27.8%. The median age in Walker is 58.3 years: 52 years for males, and 58.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walker was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 647 | 75.41% |
| Native American | 153 | 17.83% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 6.18% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.23% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 397 | 1.89 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Non Family | 252 | 1.2 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Married | 87 | 2.9 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Male | 35 | 2.51 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Female | 23 | 4.7 | 0 | 100 |
2.73
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
51.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 5.49% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 6.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 26.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 8.96% |
| High School Graduate | 219 | 31.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 3.18% |
| Some College | 124 | 17.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 589 | 553 | 233 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Native American | 47 | 25 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 39.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $83,375 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,810 | $28,542 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,908 | $11,447 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,816 | $35,400 | $22,375 |
| Some College | $36,528 | $0 | $0 |
$24,816
Average Earnings
$35,400
Average Male
$22,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.23% of Walker residents speak only English, while 2.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 567 | 124 | 21.87% |
| Native | 119 | 71 | 59.66% |
| Multiple | 53 | 9 | 16.98% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
27.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.53%
Male Poverty Rate
32.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walker is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walker is Multiple, with 16.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75.61% |
| High School | 37.1% |
| Some College | 21.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 14.81% |
| Female Employed | 5.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,854 | $101,590 |
| Households | $35,847 | $62,885 |
| Married Families | $102,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,484 | $36,564 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
25.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 9.03% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 5.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.8%
Labor Force Participation
35%
Employment Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.53%
Born in Walker
94.29%
Native Born
5.71%
Foreign Born
0.35%
Non Citizen
5.36%
Naturalized
94.29% of Walker residents were born in the United States, with 68.53% having been born in Minnesota. 0.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 996 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 994 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 991 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 988 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 986 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 983 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 981 | -7 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 988 | 9 | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 979 | 6 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 973 | 47 | 5.08% |
| 2019 | 926 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 928 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 931 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 928 | 5 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 923 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 922 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 924 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 927 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 931 | -14 | -1.48% |
| 2010 | 945 | 0 | 0% |