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Walker County, AL: growth, migration and housing
Walker County has 65,140 residents, down 0.0% since 2020 (+0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,164 households moved in and 1,000 moved out (+164 net), bringing in a net $19.0M of income. Median household income is $56,509, the median home $135,900 and median rent $756 a month.
In Alabama: 37th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 17th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 29th of 67 counties for median household income · 42nd of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Walker County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, AL | 350 | $20.9M |
| Winston County, AL | 98 | $3.9M |
| Cullman County, AL | 61 | $2.4M |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 36 | $1.7M |
| Blount County, AL | 32 | $1.4M |
| Fayette County, AL | 29 | $1.6M |
| Shelby County, AL | 29 | $1.4M |
| Marion County, AL | 24 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Walker County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, AL | 295 | $13.1M |
| Winston County, AL | 82 | $4.4M |
| Cullman County, AL | 60 | $2.7M |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 42 | $1.5M |
| Shelby County, AL | 39 | $2.7M |
| Blount County, AL | 31 | $1.6M |
| Fayette County, AL | 29 | $1.6M |
| Marion County, AL | 27 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.