Walker, MN

Walker, Minnesota

Walker, Minnesota, in Cass county, is 105 miles E of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 159 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,069.

The People and Families of Walker

In Walker, about 47% of adults are married. Walker offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

You'll feel comfortable in Walker if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walker had a median family income of $44,063. Walker enjoys an educated population. In the city, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Walker gave more campaign money ($2,500) 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.

Walker Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Walker. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Walker is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Walker, 75% of commuters drive to work. Walker is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Walker, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Walker strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Walker, MN

Comparing Walker to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Walker Almanac

Walker Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Walker Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Walker residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Walker, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Walker High Schools (2004)

WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SEC.
BOX 4000
218-547-4208
Serves 319 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

W H A ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
BOX 4000
218-547-4377
A Non-traditional School
Serves 18 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18

Walker Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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