Walker Valley, NY Demographics

A map of Walker Valley's Population by Race

Walker Valley, New York has an estimated population of 1,301, a slight increase from the 1,269 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.2% White, 18.4% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walker Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walker Valley is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Walker Valley, that probability was 39.3% in 2020 and 39.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walker Valley is ranked the 771st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 Valley was ranked the 778th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walker Valley's White Population

979 residents of Walker Valley, or 75.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walker Valley is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Walker Valley ranks 907th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walker Valley's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Walker Valley's population has decreased from 76.5% to 75.2%.

Walker Valley is more White than neighboring Ellenville (51.7% White), Pine Bush (57.8% White), and Watchtower (54.2% White). Walker Valley is less White than neighboring Cragsmoor (100% White), and Bloomingburg (97.5% White).

Walker Valley's Black Population

35 residents of Walker Valley, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walker Valley is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Walker Valley ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walker Valley's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Walker Valley's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.7%.

Walker Valley is more Black than neighboring Cragsmoor (0% Black), and Bloomingburg (1.3% Black). Walker Valley is less Black than neighboring Ellenville (4.6% Black), Pine Bush (4.5% Black), and Watchtower (20.2% Black).

Walker Valley's Asian Population

0 residents of Walker Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walker Valley is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Walker Valley ranks 783rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walker Valley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Walker Valley's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Walker Valley is less Asian than neighboring Watchtower (2.1% Asian).

Walker Valley's Hispanic Population

239 residents of Walker Valley, or 18.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walker Valley is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Walker Valley ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walker Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 51.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Walker Valley's population has increased from 12.5% to 18.4%.

Walker Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Cragsmoor (0% Hispanic), and Bloomingburg (0.9% Hispanic). Walker Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Ellenville (43.1% Hispanic), Pine Bush (28.6% Hispanic), and Watchtower (22.5% Hispanic).

Walker Valley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Walker Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Walker Valley is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Walker Valley ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walker Valley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walker Valley's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Walker Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomingburg (0.1% Native American/Other).

Walker Valley's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Walker Valley, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walker Valley is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Walker Valley ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walker Valley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Walker Valley's population has decreased from 7.0% to 3.7%.

Walker Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Cragsmoor (0% Multiracial), Ellenville (0.6% Multiracial), Bloomingburg (0.1% Multiracial), and Watchtower (1% Multiracial). Walker Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Pine Bush (9% 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.