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Walker County, GA: growth, migration and housing
Walker County has 70,250 residents, up 3.7% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,005 households moved in and 1,760 moved out (+245 net), bringing in a net $9.3M of income. Median household income is $59,469, the median home $197,100 and median rent $940 a month.
In Georgia: 74th of 159 counties for 5-year population growth · 57th of 159 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 71st of 159 counties for median household income · 67th of 159 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County, TN | 527 | $29.2M |
| Catoosa County, GA | 467 | $21.1M |
| Whitfield County, GA | 90 | $3.7M |
| Chattooga County, GA | 78 | $2.8M |
| Dade County, GA | 50 | $2.5M |
| Bradley County, TN | 32 | $1.2M |
| Murray County, GA | 26 | $0.8M |
| Cobb County, GA | 20 | $2.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Walker County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Catoosa County, GA | 439 | $19.4M |
| Hamilton County, TN | 423 | $29.4M |
| Chattooga County, GA | 87 | $3.1M |
| Whitfield County, GA | 81 | $3.1M |
| Dade County, GA | 47 | $3.1M |
| Floyd County, GA | 30 | $1.1M |
| Bradley County, TN | 29 | $1.2M |
| Murray County, GA | 27 | $0.9M |
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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.