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A town of 274.
Walker Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,529 in 1860, 291 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2026 and a map from 1981 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Walker Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Walker Township.
People 65 and older are 37% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (23% statewide). Walker Township is shrinking: down 4.9% since 2020, to 274 residents (2025 estimate). Also worth knowing: for adults 25 and older locally, the share who hold a bachelor’s degree or more is 43%.
| Walker Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.5 years | 40.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 43% | 29% | 29% |
38% women, 62% men
About 164 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±8.8 points). Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Walker Township | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.3% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.9% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 0% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.8% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.4% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.9% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.3% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.1% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.6% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 29.7% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.4% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Walker Township’s average commute is 22 minutes, below both Illinois’ towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). The median commute is under 19 miles. The top destinations are Keokuk (25%), Hamilton (8%) and Warsaw (6%).
| Walker Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Walker Township’s midsummer high is 86°F, above the Illinois town median (84°F) and near the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The share of adults in Walker Township who have diabetes: 13%. The town beats the Illinois average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. In Walker Township, 15% of adults report frequent mental distress, and 31% feel lonely.
| Walker Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 35% | 36% |
| What stands out | Walker Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Since 1979, Walker Township has seen 55 flood insurance claims paid out. Walker Township’s risk rating from FEMA is 58 of 100. Just over a fifth of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 21%. Federal aid has come to Walker Township households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2011.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Walker Township
About 0 of every 100 Walker Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Where Walker Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Illinois, United States
Walker Township is one of twenty-four townships in Hancock County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 291 and it contained 154 housing units.
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Walker Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.