Walker, Michigan 2025

Walker is a city in Kent County, Michigan, United States. The population was 28,211 at the 2020 census. Walker is a suburban city located just north of Grand Rapids.

During Kent County's development, the area now known as Walker was originally surveyed as township 6 north, range 14 west—one of the many 36-square-tracts created from a landpat survey in 1832. The Northwest Territory's legislature had commissioned the survey, with the first general land office established at the corner of present Alpine Avenue and Leonard Street NW. The township was subsequently incorporated on December 30, 1837. In March 1846,the town was surveyed and partitioned into 1-square-mile sections, with seven sections creating a 7x7 grid,using Grand Rapids' Monroe Avenue as its center. What became Walker, then known as Walker Township, consisted of the three westernmost sections of the township.

The area was first settled by John H. Gaines in 1836. The Muscoda Settlement would be established a year later by Byron H. Hines, Titus R. Rose, and others about 3.5 miles (5.63 km) northeast of what is now the city of Walker. It later dissolved and was replatted, this time naming the growing community after the first man to buy land in the area, John H. Gaines. The area continued to be divided and subdivided throughout the 19th century, leading to the creation of the community of West Grand Rapids. By 1874, West Grand Rapids was officially a city and began to annex private properties from adjoining Walker Township.

Walker was officially established on October 18, 1848. The city's first officers were elected the following year. It wasn't until 1871 that Walker was reincorporated as a city. West Grand Rapids would later be reincorporated as a city on December 1, 1926, before being annexed one final time by Grand Rapids in 1927.

In 1868, a post office was opened in Walker but was discontinued in 1906. The city would get its own post office in 1882.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 25.2 square miles (65.3 km2), of which 24.9 square miles (64.5 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (1.09%) is water.

As of the census of 2010, there were 24,237 people, 9,812 households, and 6,342 families residing in the city. The population density was 975.9 inhabitants per square mile (376.8/km2). There were 10,475 housing units at an average density of 423.2 per square mile (163.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 2.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 9,812 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,291 people, 535 households, and 363 families residing in the city. The population density was 806.4 people per square mile (312.6/km2). There were 579 housing units at an average density of 364.3 per square mile (141.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 2.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 535 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,571, and the median income for a family was $51,361. Males had a median income of $37,159 versus $26,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,464. About 5.3% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

The city of Walker has a commission-manager form of government, which consists of a city commission that comprises a mayor, mayor pro-tem, and five commissioners, all of which are elected part-time officials. Together, the city commission is responsible for establishing policies and goals for the community, passing ordinances, adopting the city budget, and overseeing various city departments.

The city of Walker maintains a full-service police department, fire department, and department of public works.

The city's recreational department offers various programs—such as youth sports, adult sports,seniors' programs, and parks and recreation. The Walker area hosts multiple parks with associated trails and playgrounds, and hosts several events year-round, including an annual Christmas-time parade and tree-lighting ceremony.

The Walker Branch of the Kent District Library is located in the city.

Public education in Walker is provided by Northview Public Schools, and consists of an elementary school and a high school.

Private schools in Walker include Walker Christian Academy, St. John's Lutheran School, and Westside Christian School. Grand Rapids Christian High School is also nearby in nearby Wyoming, Michigan.

Walker has a public library, the Walker Branch of the Kent District Library.

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