Walkerton, IN Demographics

A map of Walkerton's Population by Race

Walkerton, Indiana has an estimated population of 2,115, a less than 1% change from the 2,096 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 1.9% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walkerton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walkerton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Walkerton, that probability was 19.9% in 2020 and 21.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walkerton is ranked the 218th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Walkerton was ranked the 217th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walkerton's White Population

1,867 residents of Walkerton, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walkerton is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Walkerton ranks 490th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walkerton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Walkerton's population has decreased from 89.3% to 88.3%.

Walkerton is more White than neighboring Fish Lake (68.3% White), and La Paz (87.6% White). Walkerton is less White than neighboring Koontz Lake (96.9% White), North Liberty (92.9% White), and Hamlet (96.3% White).

Walkerton's Black Population

41 residents of Walkerton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walkerton is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Walkerton ranks 194th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walkerton's Black population has grown by an estimated 105.0%. Black residents' share of Walkerton's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.9%.

Walkerton is more Black than neighboring Koontz Lake (0% Black), North Liberty (1.7% Black), Fish Lake (0% Black), Hamlet (0% Black), and La Paz (0% Black).

Walkerton's Asian Population

14 residents of Walkerton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walkerton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Walkerton ranks 208th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walkerton's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Walkerton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Walkerton is more Asian than neighboring Koontz Lake (0% Asian), North Liberty (0.1% Asian), Fish Lake (0% Asian), Hamlet (0% Asian), and La Paz (0% Asian).

Walkerton's Hispanic Population

86 residents of Walkerton, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walkerton is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Walkerton ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walkerton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Walkerton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Walkerton is more Hispanic than neighboring Koontz Lake (3.1% Hispanic), North Liberty (1.9% Hispanic), and Hamlet (2.7% Hispanic). Walkerton is less Hispanic than neighboring Fish Lake (22.5% Hispanic), and La Paz (9.7% Hispanic).

Walkerton's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Walkerton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Walkerton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Walkerton ranks 381st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walkerton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walkerton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Walkerton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Koontz Lake (0% Native American/Other), and La Paz (0% Native American/Other). Walkerton is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Liberty (0.6% Native American/Other), Fish Lake (1.6% Native American/Other), and Hamlet (0.4% Native American/Other).

Walkerton's Multiracial Population

103 residents of Walkerton, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walkerton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Walkerton ranks 184th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walkerton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Walkerton's population has increased from 4.4% to 4.9%.

Walkerton is more Multiracial than neighboring Koontz Lake (0% Multiracial), North Liberty (2.8% Multiracial), Hamlet (0.6% Multiracial), and La Paz (2.7% Multiracial). Walkerton is less Multiracial than neighboring Fish Lake (7.6% 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.