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Walker, MI

Kent CountyElev. 227 m
Population
25,201
Median home
$266,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Walker

Walker is home to roughly 25,201 residents. Walker sits in Kent County. The median age is 36.3 and the median household income is $73,835. Homes carry a median value of $266,400, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.3%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
25,201
Median age
36.3
Median household income
$73,835
Per-capita income
$38,081
Poverty rate
7.7%
High-school grad or higher
96.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg. commute
19.1 min
Work from home
8.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84.3%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Black2.5%
Asian3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.7%
Sales & office23.4%
Production, transportation & material moving17.2%
Service12.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$266,400
Median gross rent
$1,121/mo
Owner-occupied
64.3%
Median year built
1984
Households
10,329
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Walker.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime38% below national
Walker240
Michigan468
United States386
↑ 22% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime34% above national
Walker2,615
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Walker Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Walker.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Kent County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Walker is in Kent County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Walker sits in Kent County. Elevation ~227 m.

Map of Walker
Walker, MI
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Colin P. Campbell
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Registered sex offenders in Walker, MI (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Walker, Michigan.

Joshua Lamar Allen, 37ABSCONDER
Walker · Kent County · 49544
AKA Joshus Lamar Allen, Joshua Kevin Lamar
John Jose Chavez, 57ABSCONDER
Walker · Kent County · 49544
AKA Mark Allen, Johnny Chavez
Daniel Jay Wright, 70ABSCONDER
Walker · Kent County · 49534
William Adam Mitchell, 54ABSCONDER
Walker · Kent County · 49534
Robert Thomas Wright, 43ABSCONDER
Walker · Kent County · 49534
AKA Bobby, Robert Thomas Wright

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Walker — frequently asked

What is the population of Walker, Michigan?
Walker has a population of about 25,201, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Walker?
The median home value in Walker is $266,400, and the median gross rent is $1,121/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Walker safe? What is the crime rate?
Walker Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 240 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Walker face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kent County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, ice storm.
How many registered sex offenders are in Walker?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Walker. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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