Walker County, Texas

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,076 km² (801 mi²). 2,039 km² (787 mi²) of it is land and 36 km² (14 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.75% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 61,758 people, 18,303 households, and 11,384 families residing in the county. The population density is 30/km² (78/mi²). There are 21,099 housing units at an average density of 10/km² (27/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 69.12% White, 23.88% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.42% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. 14.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 18,303 households out of which 28.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.80% are married couples living together, 11.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.80% are non-families. 27.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 3.02.

In the county, the population is spread out with 18.00% under the age of 18, 23.00% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 18.90% from 45 to 64, and 8.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 151.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 161.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $31,468, and the median income for a family is $42,589. Males have a median income of $27,634 versus $22,579 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,508. 18.40% of the population and 10.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 19.10% are under the age of 18 and 13.40% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Huntsville
• New Waverly
• Riverside