Walker, MI Demographics

A map of Walker's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20,769	20,828	81.8%	82.9%
Hispanic	1,562	1,551	6.2%	6.2%
Asian	1,013	701	4.0%	2.8%
Black	860	872	3.4%	3.5%
Multiracial	853	1,014	3.4%	4.0%
Native American/Other	329	166	1.3%	0.7%

Walker, Michigan has an estimated population of 25,386, a slight increase from the 25,132 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.8% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 4.0% Asian, 3.4% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walker, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walker has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Walker, that probability was 30.6% in 2020 and 32.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walker is ranked the 48th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Walker was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walker's White Population

20,769 residents of Walker, or 81.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walker is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Walker ranks 582nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walker's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Walker's population has decreased from 82.9% to 81.8%.

Walker is more White than neighboring Grandville (80.5% White), Comstock Park (74.2% White), Grand Rapids (57.5% White), and Wyoming (57.6% White). Walker is less White than neighboring Jenison (93.8% White).

Walker's Black Population

860 residents of Walker, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walker is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Walker ranks 135th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walker's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Black residents' share of Walker's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Walker is more Black than neighboring Jenison (0.7% Black). Walker is less Black than neighboring Grandville (7.2% Black), Comstock Park (6.2% Black), Grand Rapids (17.5% Black), and Wyoming (9% Black).

Walker's Asian Population

1,013 residents of Walker, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walker is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Walker ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walker's Asian population has grown by an estimated 44.5%. Asian residents' share of Walker's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.0%.

Walker is more Asian than neighboring Grandville (1.5% Asian), Comstock Park (0.1% Asian), Grand Rapids (2.8% Asian), Wyoming (1.8% Asian), and Jenison (1% Asian).

Walker's Hispanic Population

1,562 residents of Walker, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walker is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Walker ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walker's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Walker's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

Walker is more Hispanic than neighboring Grandville (6% Hispanic), and Jenison (2.1% Hispanic). Walker is less Hispanic than neighboring Comstock Park (14.9% Hispanic), Grand Rapids (16.3% Hispanic), and Wyoming (26.5% Hispanic).

Walker's Native American/Other Population

329 residents of Walker, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Walker is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Walker ranks 427th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walker's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 98.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walker's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.3%.

Walker is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grandville (0.2% Native American/Other), Grand Rapids (0.9% Native American/Other), Wyoming (0.4% Native American/Other), and Jenison (0.2% Native American/Other). Walker is less Native American/Other than neighboring Comstock Park (2.7% Native American/Other).

Walker's Multiracial Population

853 residents of Walker, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walker is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Walker ranks 400th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walker's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Walker's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.4%.

Walker is more Multiracial than neighboring Comstock Park (1.9% Multiracial), and Jenison (2.2% Multiracial). Walker is less Multiracial than neighboring Grandville (4.7% Multiracial), Grand Rapids (5% Multiracial), and Wyoming (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.