Demographics & People — Walker, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 731 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
| Median Age | 36.0 |
| Total Households | 270 |
| Family Households | 197 |
| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0249 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 705 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 281 |
| German | 245 |
| Irish | 155 |
| English | 55 |
| Dutch | 35 |
| American | 34 |
| Swedish | 31 |
| French (except Basque) | 24 |
| Czech | 23 |
| Danish | 20 |
Language
| English Only | 662 |
| Spanish | 6 |
| Population 5+ | 671 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 36 |
| Population 18+ | 555 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Walker, Iowa.