Poverty Rate in Walker County, Georgia
In Walker County, Georgia, an estimated 10,244 of 67,121 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Walker County, Georgia?
The poverty rate in Walker County, Georgia is 15.3%.
- How many people in Walker County, Georgia live in poverty?
In Walker County, Georgia, an estimated 10,244 of 67,121 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Walker County, Georgia compare to the average for Georgia?
The poverty rate in Walker County, Georgia is 20.47% higher than the Georgia average. In Walker County, Georgia, an estimated 15.3% of 67,121 people live in poverty. In Georgia, 12.7% of 10,655,140 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Walker County, Georgia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Walker County, Georgia is 21.43% higher than the US average. In Walker County, Georgia, an estimated 15.3% of 67,121 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Chattanooga Valley, Georgia 24.5% of 4,166 people.
- Chickamauga, Georgia 3.2% of 2,978 people.
- Fairview, Georgia 12.8% of 5,718 people.
- Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia 10.1% of 9,836 people.
- LaFayette, Georgia 21.3% of 6,451 people.
Under 18 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
21.7% of 15 thousand people
Under 5 years
32.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
32.1% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
18.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
18.1% of 11 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
21.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
21.4% of 15 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
13.1% of 39 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
13.1% of 14 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
13.1% of 26 thousand people
60 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Walker County, Georgia
2023
13.4% of 18 thousand people
65 years and over
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Walker County, Georgia
2023
14.4% of 13 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Walker County, Georgia
2023
13.1% of 48 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Walker County, Georgia
2023
29.6% of 5 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Walker County, Georgia
2023
12.7% of 18 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Walker County, Georgia
2023
13.1% of 15 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Walker County, Georgia
2023
4.2% of 9 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
5.7% of 30 thousand people
Employed
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Walker County, Georgia
2023
5.3% of 30 thousand people
Male
5.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Walker County, Georgia
2023
5.8% of 16 thousand people
Female
4.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Walker County, Georgia
2023
4.7% of 14 thousand people
Unemployed
18.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Walker County, Georgia
2023
18.8% of 958 people
Male
18.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Walker County, Georgia
2023
18.4% of 402 people
Female
19.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Walker County, Georgia
2023
19.1% of 556 people
Population 16 years and over
13.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Walker County, Georgia
2023
13.6% of 55 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Walker County, Georgia
2023
3.1% of 23 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Walker County, Georgia
2023
16.5% of 11 thousand people
Did not work
23.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Walker County, Georgia
2023
23.4% of 21 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
30% Poverty Rate for single people in Walker County, Georgia
2023
30% of 12 thousand people
Male
33.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Walker County, Georgia
2023
33.1% of 6 thousand people
Female
26.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Walker County, Georgia
2023
26.9% of 6 thousand people
18 to 24 years
16.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
16.4% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
20.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
20.1% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
27% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
27% of 877 people
45 to 54 years
65.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
65.8% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
46.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
46.5% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Walker County, Georgia
2023
20.8% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
23.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Walker County, Georgia
2023
23.2% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Walker County, Georgia
2023
5% of 4 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
33.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Walker County, Georgia
2023
33.9% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
49.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Walker County, Georgia
2023
49.3% of 5 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Walker County, Georgia
2023
15.2%
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