Walker, Michigan
Walker: City in Kent County, Michigan
About
Walker is a city located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,537 and a population density of 357 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,265 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Walker
| Population : | 25,265 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Kent County |
| Different from : | Walker Township |
| Postal code : | 49534, 49544 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 616 |
| Area : | 65.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 745 feet / 227 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 11:19:11 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 383 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Walker is located at 43°0'5"N 85°46'5"W (43.0014100, -85.7680900).
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Demographics
The population of Walker increased by 6.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,537 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,767 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,049 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,334 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,533 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,666 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,824 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,840 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,849 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,869 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,265 | 1.57% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 208,080 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 187,109 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 208,621 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 187,105 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 67.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 25.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 63.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 21,641 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 94,603 |
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 94,603 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $150,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,275 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $393 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $895 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,703 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 78,104 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,537,711 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,560,462 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,989,834 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,859,097 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,735 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,894 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,415 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 4,215 |
| 2019 total employment : | 75,069 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 2,951,136 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 15,364 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 16,566 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,573 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,296 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,041 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,849 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,962 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 13,505 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 326.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 573.99 |
Schools in Walker
College & universities near Walker, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169284 | Empire Beauty School-Michigan | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49544 |
| 459417 | Compass College of Cinematic Arts | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49503 |
| 170055 | Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49503-3295 |
| 170082 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale (MI) | 49401-9403 |
| 170000 | Grace Christian University | Wyoming (MI) | 49509 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Walker, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRR | Vernon J. Ehlers Station | 431 Wealthy St. SW | RAIL |
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
| HWC | Howard City, Michigan | 130 North Ensley St. | BUS |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Walker
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Northw Post Office | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49504 |
| Marn Post Office | Marne (MI) | 49435 |
| Grand Rapid Post Office | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49501 |
| Comstock Park Post Office | Comstock Park (MI) | 49321 |
| Ledyard Post Office | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49503 |
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- Walker , Louisiana City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana with a population of 6,302 people.
- Walker , Pennsylvania township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,009 people.
- Walker , Minnesota city in Minnesota with a population of 928 people.
- Walker , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 782 people.
- Walker , Kansas unincorporated community in Herzog Township, Ellis County, Kansas, United States with a population of 660 people.
- Walker , Illinois human settlement in United States of America with a population of 301 people.
- Walker , Missouri city in Vernon County, Missouri with a population of 265 people.
Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Wyoming | 76,628 | A city in Kent County, Michigan. |
| Kentwood | 51,719 | Town of the United States |
| Forest Hills | 25,867 | Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Grandville | 15,749 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ada | 14,892 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| Northview | 14,541 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Cutlerville | 14,370 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Alpine | 13,883 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,991 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Comstock Park | 10,088 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Rockford | 6,395 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Byron Center | 5,822 | Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan |
| Sparta | 5,321 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ross | 4,975 | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
| Lowell | 4,196 | City in Kent County, Michigan, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Walker distances to largest Michigan cities
