The Town FilesWalker County, Alabama
64,841 people. The median home is worth $135,900 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $56,509.
Towns in Walker County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 14,572 | $215,700 | $66,238 | 35.7 |
People and housing
| Walker County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $756 | $834 |
| Median household income | $56,509 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 40.6 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
18,709 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,692 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 596 storm events in Walker County from 1996 to 2026, with 23 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Walker County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2017 | Hurricane | EM-3389: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).