Walkertown is a town located in Forsyth County North Carolina. Walkertown has a 2024 population of 6,029. Walkertown is currently growing at a rate of 1.33% annually and its population has increased by 5.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,711 in 2020.
The average household income in Walkertown is $98,305 with a poverty rate of 6.04%. The median age in Walkertown is 39.1 years: 36.4 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walkertown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,305 | 74.31% |
| Black or African American | 1,012 | 17.47% |
| Other race | 235 | 4.06% |
| Two or more races | 227 | 3.92% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,292 | 2.53 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 1,129 | 3.01 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Non Family | 668 | 1.16 | 53 | 47 |
| Female | 298 | 3.33 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Male | 197 | 3.2 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 3.27% |
| Associates Degree | 356 | 8.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 833 | 20.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 336 | 8.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,194 | 30.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 3.42% |
| Some College | 987 | 24.85% |
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 | 3,086 | 2,921 | 824 |
| Black | 619 | 603 | 255 |
| Hispanic | 166 | 81 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 135 | 70 |
| Other Race | 97 | 22 | 9 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,500 | $79,142 | $58,164 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,125 | $86,346 | $64,784 |
| High School Graduate | $30,870 | $48,125 | $23,571 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,967 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,750 | $64,148 | $44,861 |
| Some College | $56,604 | $69,241 | $45,625 |
$56,750
Average Earnings
$64,148
Average Male
$44,861
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.62% of Walkertown residents speak only English, while 8.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,294 | 209 | 4.87% |
| Black | 1,012 | 113 | 11.17% |
| Hispanic | 403 | 89 | 22.08% |
| Multiple | 227 | 28 | 12.33% |
6.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.43%
Male Poverty Rate
6.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walkertown is Hispanic, with 22.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walkertown is White, with 4.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.64% |
| Some College | 3.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.6% |
| Male Employed | 2.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,201 | $106,718 |
| Households | $80,761 | $98,305 |
| Married Families | $97,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,000 | $66,365 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
357
Number of Veterans
321
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 135 |
| Korea | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 75+ | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 7.93% |
| Black | 71 | 9.86% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 7.37% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 4.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
64.63%
Born in Walkertown
96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born
0.81%
Non Citizen
2.69%
Naturalized
96.5% of Walkertown residents were born in the United States, with 64.63% having been born in North Carolina. 0.81% 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 | 6,428 | 80 | 1.26% |
| 2028 | 6,348 | 80 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 6,268 | 79 | 1.28% |
| 2026 | 6,189 | 80 | 1.31% |
| 2025 | 6,109 | 80 | 1.33% |
| 2024 | 6,029 | 79 | 1.33% |
| 2023 | 5,950 | 78 | 1.33% |
| 2022 | 5,872 | 79 | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 5,793 | 82 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 5,711 | 472 | 9.01% |
| 2019 | 5,239 | 81 | 1.57% |
| 2018 | 5,158 | 39 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 5,119 | 68 | 1.35% |
| 2016 | 5,051 | 66 | 1.32% |
| 2015 | 4,985 | 71 | 1.44% |
| 2014 | 4,914 | 41 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 4,873 | 47 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 4,826 | 41 | 0.86% |
| 2011 | 4,785 | 52 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 4,733 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,009 | -2,419 | -37.63% |