Walker township is located in Juniata County Pennsylvania. Walker township has a 2024 population of 2,774. Walker township is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,789 in 2020.
The average household income in Walker township is $91,628 with a poverty rate of 11.82%. The median age in Walker township is 38.8 years: 39.4 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walker township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,589 | 93.06% |
| Other race | 100 | 3.59% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 3.16% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 961 | 2.89 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 563 | 3.33 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 234 | 1.34 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Female | 106 | 3.47 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Male | 58 | 3.88 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 222 | 11.34% |
| Associates Degree | 200 | 10.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 199 | 10.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 4.39% |
| High School Graduate | 943 | 48.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 4.65% |
| Some College | 216 | 11.04% |
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 | 1,842 | 1,537 | 246 |
| Hispanic | 83 | 75 | 14 |
| Other Race | 52 | 52 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 50 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 48.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,208 | $59,196 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $151,000 | $0 | $153,750 |
| High School Graduate | $34,965 | $54,375 | $23,088 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,250 | $38,167 | $19,091 |
| Overall | $40,265 | $49,327 | $32,639 |
| Some College | $43,833 | $46,771 | $40,625 |
$40,265
Average Earnings
$49,327
Average Male
$32,639
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.77% of Walker township residents speak only English, while 16.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,542 | 274 | 10.78% |
| Other | 100 | 53 | 53% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 53 | 30.99% |
11.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.33%
Male Poverty Rate
11.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walker township is Other, with 53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walker township is White, with 10.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.9% |
| High School | 7.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,196 | $99,694 |
| Households | $71,588 | $91,628 |
| Married Families | $78,320 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,370 | $59,209 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
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
112
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 5.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
87.42%
Born in Walker township
98.67%
Native Born
1.33%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
98.67% of Walker township residents were born in the United States, with 87.42% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,769 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 2,770 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 2,771 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 2,772 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 2,773 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 2,774 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 2,775 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 2,776 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 2,779 | -10 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 2,789 | 15 | 0.54% |
| 2019 | 2,774 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 2,769 | 8 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,761 | 14 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 2,747 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 2,742 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,743 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 2,740 | -12 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 2,752 | -15 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 2,767 | 25 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 2,742 | 0 | 0% |