Time Zone: Walker County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Jasper is the Seat for Walker County.
Walker County was founded in 1823. Walker was created by taking area from Blount, and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Walker had a population of 68,742 people. This is a decrease of 2.79% since the last Census (which gave a population of 70,713 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Walker represented 1.59% of the total population of Alabama, making it the state's 17th most populous county (out of 67 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 67,023 | -5.22% | -2.5% since 2009 |
2009 | 68,742 | -2.79% | -0.23% since 2008 |
2008 | 68,903 | -2.56% | +0.36% since 2007 |
2007 | 68,655 | -2.91% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 70,713 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Walker County Census Page for Walker County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Walker County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Walker County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Jasper | 14,029 | 14,052 | 0.16% decrease |
Sumiton | 2,553 | 2,665 | 4.2% decrease |
Dora | 2,410 | 2,413 | 0.12% decrease |
Cordova | 2,260 | 2,423 | 6.73% decrease |
Carbon Hill | 2,026 | 2,071 | 2.17% decrease |
Websites for Walker County
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