Walker County, Alabama
Walker County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Walker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 67,023 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 63,143 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jasper. The county was created 200 years ago in 1823.
Quick Facts about Walker County
| Population : | 63,143 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from : | Walker County, Walker County |
| Plate code : | 64 |
| Area : | 2086 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.3% |
| Named for : | John Williams Walker |
| Altitude : | 558 feet / 170 meters |
| Capital : | Jasper |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1823 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:38:13 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 30 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Walker County is located at 33°48'12"N 87°17'50"W (33.8033300, -87.2973600). It has 7 neighbors: Blount County, Cullman County, Fayette County, Jefferson County, Marion County, Tuscaloosa County and Winston County.
Walker County map
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The largest city of Walker County is Jasper with a population of 13,278. Other cities include, Sumiton population 2,330, Dora population 1,979, Carbon Hill population 1,885 and Cordova population 1,820. See all Walker County cities & populated places.
Walker County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Walker County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 13,278 | City in Walker County, Alabama, United States |
| Sumiton | 2,330 | City in Walker County, Alabama, United States |
| Dora | 1,979 | City in Walker County, Alabama, United States |
| Carbon Hill | 1,885 | City in Walker County, Alabama, United States |
| Cordova | 1,820 | City in Walker County, Alabama, United States |
| Parrish | 929 | Settlement in Alabama, United States |
| Oakman | 713 | Town |
| Sipsey | 396 | Town in Alabama |
| Kansas | 214 | Town in Walker County, Aabama |
| Nauvoo | 201 | Town in Alabama |
| Eldridge | 122 | Town in Alabama |
- Official Website
Official website of Walker County
Walker County has 7 neighbours.
- Blount County county in Alabama, United States
- Cullman County county in Alabama, United States
- Fayette County county in Alabama, United States
- Jefferson County county in Alabama, United States
- Marion County county in Alabama, United States
- Tuscaloosa County county in Alabama, United States
- Winston County county in Alabama, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Walker County decreased by 6.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 67,023 | - | census |
| 2011 | 66,585 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 66,104 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 65,777 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 65,338 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 64,931 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 64,533 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 63,895 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 63,669 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 63,521 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 63,143 | -0.6% | estimation process |
People born in Walker County (8)
People born in Walker County, including politician Harlan Mathews, politician Carter Manasco, politician Charles Christopher Sheats, .
List
- Tom Bevill (American politician) he was born in 27/03/1921
- D. C. Wilcutt (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 25/03/1923
- Bruce Jones (American football player (1904-1974)) he was born in 30/08/1904
- Daniel Haughton he was born in 01/01/1911
- Melvin Vines he was born in 20/02/1904
Other places with the same name (3)
- Walker County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 72,164 people.
- Walker County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 70,116 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
