Walker, LA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Walker increased by 1,344. In this period, the peak population was 6,599 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5,050 | - | - |
| 2001 | 5,172 | 122 | 2.42% |
| 2002 | 5,320 | 148 | 2.86% |
| 2003 | 5,497 | 177 | 3.33% |
| 2004 | 5,714 | 217 | 3.95% |
| 2005 | 5,878 | 164 | 2.87% |
| 2006 | 6,264 | 386 | 6.57% |
| 2007 | 6,331 | 67 | 1.07% |
| 2008 | 6,524 | 193 | 3.05% |
| 2009 | 6,599 | 75 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 6,082 | -517 | -7.83% |
| 2011 | 6,084 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 6,084 | - | - |
| 2013 | 6,096 | 12 | 0.20% |
| 2014 | 6,151 | 55 | 0.90% |
| 2015 | 6,224 | 73 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 6,319 | 95 | 1.53% |
| 2017 | 6,210 | -109 | -1.72% |
| 2018 | 6,273 | 63 | 1.01% |
| 2019 | 6,275 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 6,383 | 108 | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 6,424 | 41 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 6,381 | -43 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 6,394 | 13 | 0.20% |
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Walker, LA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Walker's population increased by 1,032 (20.44%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Walker's population increased by 301 (4.95%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Walker's population increased by 11 (0.17%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Walker's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,394.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Walker's population peaked in year 2009 at 6,599.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Walker's population was lowest in year 2000 at 5,050.
Walker, LA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Walker grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Walker had an average annual population growth rate of 1.16% per year. Overall the population grew 26.61% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Walker annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.16% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Walker population grew the most, with an increase of 386 people (a 6.57% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Walker population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 517 people (a 7.83% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Walker, LA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Walker's population decreased by 30 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 43 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 13 (0.20%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Walker, LA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Walker increased by 298 (4.89%). The population was highest at 6,424 in the year 2021 and lowest at 6,151 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.48%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)