Walker County is a county located in the east central section of the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 76,400. Its county seat is Huntsville. Initially, Walker County was named for Robert J. Walker, a legislator from Mississippi who introduced into the United States Congress the resolution to annex Texas. Walker later supported the U.S. during its Civil War and earned some enmity for it. In order to keep the county’s name, the state renamed it for Samuel H. Walker (no relation), a Texas Ranger and soldier in the United States Army.
Walker County comprises the Huntsville Micropolitan Statistical Area which is part of the Houston-The Woodlands Combined Statistical Area.
| Name: | Walker County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-471 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1846 |
| Named for: | Robert J. Walker, Renamed for Samuel H. Walker |
| Seat: | Huntsville |
| Largest city: | Huntsville |
| Total Area: | 802 sq mi (2,080 km²) |
| Land Area: | 784 sq mi (2,030 km²) |
| Total Population: | 76,400 |
| Population Density: | 95/sq mi (37/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.walker.tx.us |
Walker County location map. Where is Walker County?
Walker County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 802 square miles (2,080 km), of which 784 square miles (2,030 km) is land and 17 square miles (44 km) (2.2%) is water.
Major highways
- Interstate 45
- U.S. Highway 190
- State Highway 19
- State Highway 30
- State Highway 75
- State Highway 150
Adjacent counties
- Houston County (north)
- Trinity County (northeast)
- San Jacinto County (east)
- Montgomery County (south)
- Grimes County (west)
- Madison County (northwest)
National protected area
- Sam Houston National Forest (part)
Walker County Topographic Map
Walker County Satellite Map
Walker County Outline Map
