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Walker, MN
City in Cass County, Minnesota.
Population
848
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
302
ZIP codes
0
Walker and its ZIP codes
Walker at a glance
- Walker is about 4.2 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,375, 61% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,800 (20% below Minnesota) and median rent is $545 a month.
Local data for Walker, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walker, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,375
Poverty rate
21.5%
Median home value
$261,800
Median rent
$545/mo
Homeownership
46.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.0%
Median age
58.9
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (157), Norwegian Americans (107), Irish Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Walker.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,160
10,595 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,994
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$320M
FY 2026, $10,648 per person
How people get to work
Walker, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.8%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked16.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walker, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
850
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 1°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walker, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Walker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AkeleyCity | 9.4 mi | 1.5 |
| WhipholtCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.3 |
| HackensackCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| LaporteCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| NevisCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| LongvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| BackusCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Cass LakeCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Federal DamCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| Lake GeorgeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.1 |
| Boy RiverCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| BenaCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| Park RapidsCity | 26 mi | 7.4 |
| Chickamaw BeachCity | 26 mi | 2.3 |
| Pine RiverCity | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| HubbardCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walker, MN in?
- Walker is in Cass County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Walker, MN?
- About 848 people live in Walker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walker?
- Nearby places include Akeley (9.4 mi), Whipholt (9.7 mi), Hackensack (12 mi), Laporte (12 mi), Nevis (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023