County profile · Alabama
Walker County, AL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Walker County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 65,140
- 0.0% since 2020
- Households
- 25,388
- Median household income
- $56,509
- +29.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $135,900
- Jobs located here
- 18,440
- Highest market score
- 71
- Insurance agencies, #432 of 2,272 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 65,140 people live in Walker County, in 25,388 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Walker County held about level, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Walker County is $56,509 a year, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Walker County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Walker County are for insurance agencies (71); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (64); and landscaping and lawn care companies (60). Walker County ranks #432 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Walker County is part of the Birmingham metro area. For its number of households, Walker County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for home repair companies (40% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Walker County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Walker County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 71 | #432 of 2,272 | 31 | 12.2 | $2.2M | 177 | 18 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 64 | #366 of 1,771 | 14 | 5.5 | $2.3M | 137 | 24 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 60 | #458 of 1,493 | 10 | 3.9 | $3.2M | 110 | 17 |
| Roofing and gutters | 59 | #380 of 1,177 | 5 | 2.0 | $12.4M | 146 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 58 | #602 of 1,611 | 8 | 3.2 | $1.1M | 106 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #724 of 2,063 | 17 | 6.7 | $4.7M | 127 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 56 | #722 of 2,057 | 19 | 7.5 | $3.3M | 134 | 34 |
| Barbershops | 54 | #583 of 1,356 | 5 | 2.0 | $3.9M | 205 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 54 | #781 of 1,889 | 17 | 6.7 | $4.7M | 114 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 53 | #941 of 2,200 | 23 | 9.1 | $817K | 93 | 11 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 52 | #630 of 1,302 | 6 | 2.4 | $4M | 129 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 50 | #841 of 1,707 | 10 | 3.9 | $6.2M | 130 | 22 |
| Veterinarians | 49 | #771 of 1,485 | 8 | 3.2 | $2.3M | 86 | 6 |
| Pizza | 48 | #1,098 of 2,090 | 13 | 5.1 | $6.2M | 121 | 50 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 48 | #1,265 of 2,405 | 196 | 77.2 | $408K | 110 | 88 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 47 | #487 of 887 | 5 | 2.0 | Index only | 173 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 47 | #1,309 of 2,405 | 109 | 42.9 | $734K | 111 | 32 |
| Nail salons | 45 | #833 of 1,328 | 11 | 4.3 | $1.8M | 105 | 3 |
| Real estate | 43 | #1,460 of 2,229 | 62 | 24.4 | Index only | 126 | 19 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,474 of 2,176 | 55 | 21.7 | Index only | 113 | 11 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,579 of 2,401 | 114 | 44.9 | $213K | 79 | 29 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #946 of 1,472 | 9 | 3.5 | $422K | 62 | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 41 | #978 of 1,490 | 10 | 3.9 | $2.4M | 101 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 40 | #1,675 of 2,378 | 69 | 27.2 | $352K | 79 | 21 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 39 | #988 of 1,461 | 11 | 4.3 | $1.7M | 67 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 38 | #1,315 of 1,769 | 20 | 7.9 | $964K | 110 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 38 | #1,562 of 2,088 | 27 | 10.6 | $498K | 75 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,798 of 2,339 | 56 | 22.1 | $344K | 80 | 7 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 36 | #976 of 1,327 | 9 | 3.5 | $2.7M | 88 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 36 | #1,612 of 2,261 | 27 | 10.6 | $5.1M | 65 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,905 of 2,385 | 92 | 36.2 | $210K | 99 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 35 | #1,780 of 2,402 | 54 | 21.3 | $2.6M | 75 | 19 |
| Grocery stores | 34 | #1,533 of 2,070 | 20 | 7.9 | $6.9M | 74 | 11 |
| Car washes and detailing | 32 | #1,164 of 1,451 | 13 | 5.1 | $1.9M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 32 | #1,458 of 1,792 | 19 | 7.5 | $708K | 54 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 32 | #1,905 of 2,358 | 65 | 25.6 | $1.2M | 52 | 46 |
| Tire shops | 28 | #1,278 of 1,530 | 22 | 8.7 | $1.1M | 44 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 28 | #1,413 of 1,656 | 18 | 7.1 | $1.3M | 76 | 35 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 27 | #1,181 of 1,334 | 8 | 3.2 | $1.7M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 26 | #1,740 of 1,886 | 28 | 11.0 | $867K | 88 | 19 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 25 | #1,969 of 2,222 | 40 | 15.8 | $2M | 66 | 50 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 24 | #2,225 of 2,394 | 159 | 62.6 | $153K | 100 | 84 |
| Physical therapy | 22 | #1,314 of 1,422 | 14 | 5.5 | $1.7M | 72 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 21 | #2,058 of 2,210 | 82 | 32.3 | $498K | 57 | 20 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 19 | #1,967 of 2,087 | 64 | 25.2 | $638K | 50 | 20 |
| Laundromats | 15 | #745 of 785 | 6 | 2.4 | $6.8M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $15.4M | 129 | 9 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $10.7M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $6.3M | 138 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $20.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $32.1M | Too few | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $24.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 7 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
Household spending in Walker County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $24.3M | $957 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $80.4M | $3,169 | 122 |
| Food away from home | $80M | $3,152 | 77 |
| Groceries | $138M | $5,438 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $19.3M | $759 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.5M | $334 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.5M | $530 | 54 |
| Medical and dental services | $24.3M | $956 | 74 |
| Pets | $18.8M | $740 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $40.8M | $1,608 | 78 |
| Vehicle insurance | $68.8M | $2,712 | 139 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $61.8M | $2,433 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $32.1M | $1,266 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $338M | $13,315 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Walker County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 65,1400.0% since 2020
- Households
- 25,388
- Median age
- 41.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 791 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 82
- Median household income
- $56,509+29.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $70,976
- Median home value
- $135,900
- Jobs located here
- 18,440
- Daytime population
- 55,921Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Walker County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Walker County at 65,140 people in 2025, unchanged since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 25,388 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Walker County, AL spend?
Households in Walker County spend about $338M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $138M on groceries and $80.4M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Walker County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Walker County, AL?
Of the business types scored in Walker County, insurance agencies (71); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (64); and landscaping and lawn care companies (60) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #432 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Walker County, AL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Walker County is $56,509, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population held level from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $135,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for home repair companies (40% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 46 of the 56 business types have a score in Walker County, each ranked against other counties.
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