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Walker, MI
Walker is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was estimated to be 25,086 in 2022.
Walker was originally organized as Walker Township in 1837 and later incorporated as a city in 1962. It is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is bordered by the city of Grand Rapids on the east.
The area was first organized as Walker Township on December 30, 1837, the second to be organized in Kent County. It initially comprised all of the land in the county north of the Grand River. Shortly thereafter in 1838, part of the township was split off to form Ada Township. The earliest settlers of the township were Canadian immigrants. In 1867, a township hall was built—however, the area where the township hall was annexed into Grand Rapids in 1959.
Walker was established as a city in 1962 to prevent further annexation of the area into Grand Rapids. When it was made a city, Walker had a population of 11,000. The city gained national attention when Gwendolyn Graham and Cathy Wood committed their murders as workers at a nursing home in Walker in 1987.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.14 square miles (65.11 km2), of which 24.58 square miles (63.66 km2) is land and 0.57 square miles (1.48 km2) (2.27%) is water.
The city of Walker operates with a City commission government, with six elected officials serving on a commission plus an appointed city manager. The city government is represented by three wards, each with two elected commissioners, which an elected mayor oversees. The city levies an income tax of 1% on residents and 0.5% on nonresidents.
Walker places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness promotes a welcoming environment with a variety of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Walker Fitness Center offers state-of-the-art equipment and personalized training programs, catering to all fitness levels. Walker Yoga Center hosts yoga classes that emphasize mindfulness, flexibility, and strength. Walker Family Chiropractic offers comprehensive chiropractic care, focusing on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness. Fit Body Boot Camp delivers high-intensity interval training sessions designed to maximize results in a short time. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training.
The top sites in Walker City, MI: Millennium Park, John Ball Zoo, and Blandford Nature Center.
Population: 25,086 (2022). ZIP Codes: 49534, 49544. Area code: 616. Elevation: 709 ft (216 m). Area: 25.14 sq mi (65.12 km2).
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What are the demographics of Walker, MI?
In 2022, Walker, MI had a population of 25.2k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $72,020. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Walker, MI grew from 25,149 to 25,175, a 0.103% increase and its median household income grew from $65,916 to $72,020, a 9.26% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walker, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.52%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%).
What is the crime rate in Walker, MI?
The crime rate in Walker is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 30 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Walker is 1 in 33. Based on FBI crime data, Walker is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Michigan, Walker has a crime rate that is higher than 93% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.
What is the history of Walker, MI?
The Township of Walker began its proud history on December 30, 1837, with the passing of a public act by the Michigan State Legislature. The far-stretching boundaries at that time had Walker going to the banks of the Grand River, and even included in its northern area all of what is now Alpine and Sparta Townships. Over the first 125 years, large parts of the original Township land were taken by land annexations from neighboring cities or were lost when new townships were formed.
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