Walker, MI Profile
Walker, MI, population 23,802, is located
in Michigan's Kent county,
about 5.7 miles from Grand Rapids and 64.2 miles from Lansing.
Through the 90's Walker's population has grown by about 26%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Walker has grown by about 7%. Since 2005 Walker's population has grown by about 2%.
Walker's property crime levels tend to be higher than Michigan's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Walker tend to be lower than Michigan's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 95% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 8.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 21,842 | N/A |
| 2001 | 22,685 | 3.86% |
| 2002 | 22,946 | 1.15% |
| 2003 | 23,130 | 0.80% |
| 2004 | 23,228 | 0.42% |
| 2005 | 23,333 | 0.45% |
| 2006 | 23,494 | 0.69% |
| 2007 | 23,609 | 0.49% |
| 2008 | 23,686 | 0.33% |
| 2009 | 23,802 | 0.49% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $44,818 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 210 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 221 |
| 2004 | 262 |
| 2005 | 249 |
| 2006 | 210 |
| 2007 | 177 |
| 2008 | 276 |
| 2009 | 155 |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 7 | 10 | 29 |
| 2002 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2003 |
3 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 2004 |
0 | 11 | 20 | 30 |
| 2005 |
0 | 14 | 24 | 20 |
| 2006 |
0 | 13 | 12 | 24 |
| 2007 |
1 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| 2008 |
0 | 21 | 7 | 38 |
| 2009 |
0 | 8 | 7 | 22 |
| 2010 |
- | - | - | - |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,559 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 4,717 |
| 2004 | 4,145 |
| 2005 | 4,316 |
| 2006 | 4,516 |
| 2007 | 4,329 |
| 2008 | 3,908 |
| 2009 | 3,612 |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
114 |
836 |
51 |
| 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2003 |
138 |
909 |
43 |
| 2004 |
133 |
801 |
31 |
| 2005 |
123 |
852 |
32 |
| 2006 |
127 |
893 |
35 |
| 2007 |
117 |
885 |
28 |
| 2008 |
98 |
809 |
28 |
| 2009 |
103 |
738 |
23 |
| 2010 |
- |
- |
- |
Location
| Elevation | 742 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 25.2 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.3 Square Miles |
