Walkerton Town, Indiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2274 people, 810 households, and 563 families living in the town. The population density was 1310.6 people per square mile (506.03/kmē), it is Indiana's 374th most densely populated town. There were 860 housing units at an average density of 494.3 per square mile (190.85/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.67 persons, and the average family size was 3.23 persons. The population's age distribution was 29.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 18% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86 males. The median age was 34.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Walkerton Town was 31.5 and 36.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 2143 White, 11 Black or African American, 10 American Indian, 8 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 19 from two or more races and 83 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $36481, it is the 314th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income for a family in the town was $42407, it would be the 342nd highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The per capita income for the town was $15122, it would be the 146th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income is $21683, The median income for males was $27538, compared to $16506 for females.
In 2000, 668 pupils and students, of which 50% are male and 50% are female, 29.38% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.34% nursery or pri school, 8.53% kindergarten, 51.65% elementary school, 23.5% high school and 11.98% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2274 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2280 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2275 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2244 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2226 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2203 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2194 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2188 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2183 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2177 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2175 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 32 | 57 |
| Elementary school | 165 | 180 | 345 |
| High school | 96 | 61 | 157 |
| College or graduate school | 28 | 52 | 80 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkerton town, Indiana | $36481 | $42407 | $15122 |
| St. Joseph County, Indiana | $40420 | $49653 | $19756 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |