Walker County, Texas
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Walker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 61,758. Its county seat is Huntsville6. The county is named for Samuel H. Walker, a Texas Ranger and soldier in the American Army.
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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.
Adjacent counties
- Houston County (north)
- Trinity County (northeast)
- San Jacinto County (east)
- Montgomery County (south)
- Grimes County (west)
- Madison County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 61,758 people, 18,303 households, and 11,384 families residing in the county. The population density was 30/km² (78/mi²). There were 21,099 housing units at an average density of 10/km² (27/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 69.12% White, 23.88% Black or 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 were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 18,303 households out of which 28.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.80% were married couples living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.80% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 151.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 161.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,468, and the median income for a family was $42,589. Males had a median income of $27,634 versus $22,579 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,508. 18.40% of the population and 10.60% of families were below the poverty line. 19.10% of those under the age of 18 and 13.40% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Leaders==
The DA is David P. Weeks.
Cities and towns
External links
- Walker County government’s website
- Walker County in Handbook of Texas Online at the University of Texas
