Walker County , Texas
Walker County: County in Texas, United States
About
Walker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 67,861 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 72,164 inhabitants. Its county seat is Huntsville. The county was created 176 years ago in 1846.
Walker County Quick Facts
Population : | 72,164 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
Different from : | Walker County, Walker County |
Area : | 2076 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 2.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 97.8% |
Named for : | Samuel Hamilton Walker |
Capital : | Huntsville |
Establishment : | April 04, 1846 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 18:47:53 (25th May 2022) |
Density : | 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 5.96% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Walker County is located at 30°44'21"N 95°34'20"W (30.7390500, -95.5722800). It has 6 neighbors: Houston County, Grimes County, Madison County, Montgomery County, San Jacinto County and Trinity County.
Walker County map
The largest city of Walker County is Huntsville with a population of 41,392. Other cities include, New Waverly population 1,073 and Riverside population 510. See all Walker County cities & populated places.
Walker County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Walker County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Huntsville | 41,392 | City in Texas |
New Waverly | 1,073 | City in Walker County, Texas, United States |
Riverside | 510 | City in Walker County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Walker County
Walker County has 6 neighbours.
- Houston County county in Texas, United States
- Grimes County county in Texas, United States
- Madison County county in Texas, United States
- Montgomery County county in Texas, United States
- San Jacinto County county in Texas, United States
- Trinity County county in Texas, United States
- Huntsville
Demographics
The population of Walker County increased by 5.96% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 67,861 | - | census |
2011 | 68,409 | 0.8% | estimation process |
2012 | 68,609 | 0.29% | estimation process |
2013 | 69,404 | 1.15% | estimation process |
2014 | 70,076 | 0.96% | estimation process |
2015 | 70,836 | 1.07% | estimation process |
2016 | 71,845 | 1.4% | estimation process |
2017 | 72,816 | 1.33% | estimation process |
2018 | 73,136 | 0.44% | estimation process |
2019 | 72,971 | -0.23% | estimation process |
2020 | 72,164 | -1.12% | estimation process |
People born in Walker County (3)
People born in Walker County, including basketball player and coach Slater Martin, academic Marilyn McAdams Sibley, journalist Tom Ellis, .
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Other places with the same name (3)
- Walker County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 70,116 people.
- Walker County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 63,143 people.
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
Houston | 2,316,120 | County seat of Harris County, Texas; fourth largest city in the United States by population |
Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
San Antonio | 1,567,118 | Second-most populous city in Texas, United States of America |
Dallas | 1,343,266 | County seat of Dallas County, Texas; ninth largest city in the United States by population |
Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
Austin | 995,484 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
Fort Worth | 927,720 | City in Texas, USA |
Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
Montopolis | 912,791 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |