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Walkerton, IN

Town in St. Joseph County, Indiana.

Population

2,115

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,112

ZIP codes

0

Walkerton and its ZIP codes

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Walkerton at a glance

  • Walkerton is about 5.8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $65,340, 9% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,200 (32% below Indiana) and median rent is $828 a month.

Local data for Walkerton, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Walkerton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$65,340

Poverty rate

6.4%

Median home value

$149,200

Median rent

$828/mo

Homeownership

69.2%

Bachelor's or higher

22.6%

Median age

34.9

Average commute

23.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (535), Irish Americans (330), Polish Americans (142).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Joseph County. PPP loans are for Walkerton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,097

121,917 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,030

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.9B

FY 2026, $6,815 per person

St. Joseph County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Walkerton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.5%
  • Carpooled3.2%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked6.3%
  • Bicycle1.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.4%

Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Walkerton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

578

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

232

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 17°F

40.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Walkerton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.4%

U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.8%

U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities near Walkerton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Koontz LakeCensus-designated place3.3 mi3.5
North LibertyTown5.4 mi1
TeegardenCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.1
TynerCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.4
GrovertonCensus-designated place6.4 mi0.9
Fish LakeCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.5
DonaldsonCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.5
HamletTown8 mi1
South CenterCensus-designated place8.6 mi0.9
StillwellCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.5
La PazTown9.2 mi0.4
Kingsford HeightsTown11 mi0.9
LakevilleTown12 mi0.6
KingsburyTown12 mi0.6
PlymouthCity12 mi7.6
Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place14 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Walkerton, IN in?
Walkerton is in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
What is the population of Walkerton, IN?
About 2,115 people live in Walkerton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Walkerton?
Nearby places include Koontz Lake (3.3 mi), North Liberty (5.4 mi), Teegarden (5.5 mi), Tyner (5.9 mi), Groverton (6.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023