Walker County, Georgia

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Walker County is a county in the northwest region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, its population was 67,654,[1] down from 68,756 in 2010.[2] The county seat is LaFayette.[3] The county was created on December 18, 1833, from land formerly belonging to the Cherokee Indian Nation. Walker County is part of the Chattanooga TN/GA metropolitan statistical area.

History

Walker County was named after Georgia's U.S. Senator, Freeman Walker (1780–1827).[4]

Civil War battles fought in Walker County were part of the Chickamauga Campaign fought between August 21 and September 20, 1863:

In 2002, the Tri-State Crematory scandal in Noble came to national attention when 339 bodies that were consigned to be cremated were discovered on the property. The owner, Ray Brent Marsh, was convicted of several charges and sentenced to 12 years in prison.[5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". (0.1%) is covered by water.[6] The northern two-thirds of Walker County is located in the Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga sub-basin of the Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee basin. Most of the southeastern portion of the county is located in the Oostanaula River sub-basin in the ACT River Basin (Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin), with a very small southeastern sliver located in the Conasauga River sub-basin in the larger ACT River Basin. The rest of the southern portion of Walker County is located in the Upper Coosa River sub-basin in the ACT River Basin.[7]

Adjacent counties

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Natural attractions and features

Government

Until 2020, Walker County was one of only nine counties in the United States still employing the sole commissioner form of government.[8] Georgia is the last remaining state that allows sole commissioners.[9] In a 2018 referendum, Walker County voters approved with an 80% margin a transition to a five-member board of commissioners, consisting of four commissioners elected by district and a chairperson. The first members of the board were elected in November 2020 and took office in January 2021 with Districts 1 and 2 commissioners serving an initial two-year term and Districts 3 and 4 commissioners and the chairperson serving an initial four-year term. From 2022, every commissioner will serve four-year terms, therefore ensuring that half the commission is up for reelection every two years. The commission meets in LaFayette, the county seat.[10]

The commissioners of each district represent these areas:[11]

Transportation

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Demographics

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Historical population
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Racial and ethnic composition

Walker County, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980[22] Pop 1990[23] Pop 2000[24] Pop 2010[25] Pop 2020[21] % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 53,792 55,624 57,336 63,343 59,654 95.26% 95.34% 93.91% 92.13% 88.18%
Black or African American alone (NH) 2,307 2,241 2,300 2,809 2,840 4.09% 3.84% 3.77% 4.09% 4.20%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 53 132 172 170 149 0.09% 0.23% 0.28% 0.25% 0.22%
Asian alone (NH) 59 124 165 291 293 0.10% 0.21% 0.27% 0.42% 0.43%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x [26] x [27] 13 30 25 x x 0.02% 0.04% 0.04%
Other race alone (NH) 10 5 48 53 204 0.02% 0.01% 0.08% 0.08% 0.30%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [28] x [29] 454 947 2,804 x x 0.74% 1.38% 4.14%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 249 214 565 1,113 1,685 0.44% 0.37% 0.93% 1.62% 2.49%
Total 56,470 58,340 61,053 68,756 67,654 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 67,654, 26,206 households, and 17,810 families residing in the county. The median age was 41.6 years, 22.0% of residents were under the age of 18, and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.7 males age 18 and over.[30]

The racial makeup of the county was 88.9% White, 4.2% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 1.1% from some other race, and 5.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 2.5% of the population.[31]

49.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 51.0% lived in rural areas.[32]

There were 26,206 households in the county, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 26.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[30]

There were 29,137 housing units, of which 10.1% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 71.8% were owner-occupied and 28.2% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.1%.[30]

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, 68,756 people, 26,497 households, and 18,898 families were living in the county.[33] The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. The 30,100 housing units had an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"..[34] The racial makeup of the county was 93.0% White, 4.1% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.6% of the population.[33] In terms of ancestry, 25.9% were American, 15.3% were Irish, 11.2% were English, and 9.3% were German.[35]

Of the 26,497 households, 33.8% had children under 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were not families; 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age was 39.7 years.[33]

The county's age distribution was 23.6% under 18, 5.3% from 20 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. The gender ratio of the county's population was 50.9% female versus 49.1% male.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,723, and for a family was $46,307. Males had a median income of $38,297 versus $29,285 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,440. About 11.6% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under 18 and 8.1% of those 65 or over.[36]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[37] 61,053 people, 23,605 households, and 17,467 families were living in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 25,577 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 94.43% White, 3.78% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. About 0.93% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.

Of the 23,605 households, 32.6% had children under 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were not families. About 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 37 years.

The county's age distribution was 24.8% under 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,406, and for a family was $39,034. Males had a median income of $29,448 versus $21,583 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,867. About 10.00% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.10% of those under age 18 and 11.70% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

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Unincorporated communities

Media

Education

Walker County School District includes most areas, while areas in the Chickamauga city limits are in the Chickamauga City School District.[38]

Politics

As of the 2020s, Walker County is a strongly Republican voting county, voting 79% for Donald Trump in 2024. For elections to the United States House of Representatives, Walker County is part of Georgia's 14th congressional district, currently represented by Clay Fuller. For elections to the Georgia State Senate, Walker County is part of District 53.[39] For elections to the Georgia House of Representatives, Walker County is divided by District 1 and District 2.[40]Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot Template:U.S. SenHead Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenFoot Template:U.S. SenHead Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenRow[41] Template:U.S. SenFoot Template:G.A. GovHead Template:G.A. GovRow Template:G.A. GovFoot

See also

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References

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