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Walker, Louisiana, in Livingston county, is 15 miles E of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 59 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is located in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. Walker has a population of 4,801.
In Walker, about 62% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Walker. Be careful driving in the town, since the town is home to many young children.
In 2000, Walker had a median family income of $43,750. People in Walker generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Walker than most places.
Residents of Walker gave more campaign money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Walker. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Walker?
In Walker, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Walker strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Walker to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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