Georgia

Walker

67,654
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Walker

Walker, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 6,572. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 67,654.

Its recorded population peaked at 68,756 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, 33 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Lookout Mountain Town (TN), Attack on Horseshoe Ridge (Thomas's Stand), Winfrey Field Chickamauga, and 17 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202067,654
201068,756
200061,053
199058,340
198056,470
197050,691
196045,264
195038,198
194031,024
193026,206
192023,370
191018,692
190015,661
189013,282
188011,056
18709,925
186010,082
185013,109
18406,572
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Walker

Military engagements that took place in Walker, Georgia.

Battle of Lookout Mountain Town (TN)
1779
Attack on Horseshoe Ridge (Thomas's Stand)
1863
Winfrey Field Chickamauga
1863
Battle of Chickamauga — Reed's Bridge Fight (September 18)
1863
Battle of Chickamauga — Thomas's Stand
1863
Gordon's Mill Approach
1863
Lee and Gordon's Mills
1863
Battle of Ship's Gap / LaFayette
1863
Battle of Chickamauga – Brotherton Farm Sept 19-20
1863
Davis Cross Roads Dug Gap
1863
Battle of Chickamauga — McLemore's Cove Approach
1863
Battle of Lafayette GA
1863
Battle of Chickamauga — Kelly Field (Thomas's Left)
1863
Battle of Glass Mill (Chickamauga)
1863
Brotherton Farm Chickamauga
1863
Battle of Chickamauga — LaFayette Road Fighting (September 18)
1863
Battle of Davis's Crossroads
1863
Skirmish at Jay's Mill (Chickamauga First Day)
1863
Battle of Chickamauga — Dyer Field Fighting
1863
Battle of Perryville-adjacent (Chickamauga Campaign feint) – Skirmish near LaFayette GA
1863
Battle of McLemore's Cove
1863
Battle of Reed's Bridge (Chickamauga)
1863
Battle of Chickamauga — Snodgrass Hill / Horseshoe Ridge (Thomas's Stand)
1863
Battle of Chickamauga — Viniard Field
1863
Battle of Dyer Field (Chickamauga)
1863
Battle of Chickamauga — Kelly Field
1863
Battle of Davis Cross Roads
1863
Battle of Chickamauga — Snodgrass Hill
1863
Skirmish at Reed's Bridge (Chickamauga Approach)
1863
Kelly Farm Chickamauga
1863
Battle of Alexander's Bridge (Chickamauga)
1863
Snake Creek Gap Maneuver
1864
Snake Creek Gap
1864

Historic places in Walker

National Register of Historic Places listings in Walker, Georgia.

Ross, John, House
Rossville
McLemore Cove Historic District
Kensington
Ashland Farm
Rossville
US Post Office-Rossville Main
Rossville
Marsh-Warthen House
Lafayette
Walker County Courthouse
LaFayette
Cavender's Store
Villanow
Gordon-Lee House
Chickamauga
Chickamauga Coal and Iron Company Coke Ovens
Chickamauga
Lee and Gordon Mill
Chickamauga
Chickamauga Historic District
Chickamauga
Chickamauga Lodge No. 221, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliate
Chickamauga
Rock City Gardens
Lookout Mountain
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Frequently asked about Walker

When does Walker first appear in the US census?
Walker, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 6,572.
What is the population of Walker?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Walker had a recorded population of 67,654.
When did Walker's population peak?
Walker's recorded population peaked at 68,756 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Walker?
33 documented military engagements took place in Walker, including Battle of Lookout Mountain Town (TN), Attack on Horseshoe Ridge (Thomas's Stand), Winfrey Field Chickamauga.
How many historic places are in Walker?
17 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Walker, Georgia.
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