Walker, Michigan
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, Michigan | |
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City of Walker | |
Location within Kent County | |
Walker Location within the state of Michigan Walker Location within the United States | |
Coordinates: 43°00′52″N 85°41′33″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Michigan |
County | Kent |
Established | 1837 (Walker Township) |
Incorporated | 1962 |
Government | |
• Type | City commission |
• Mayor | Gary Carey, Jr. |
• Clerk | Sarah Bydalek |
• Manager | Darrel Schmalzel |
• Commission | Commissioners
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Area | |
• Total | 25.14 sq mi (65.12 km2) |
• Land | 24.58 sq mi (63.66 km2) |
• Water | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 25,132 |
• Density | 1,022.54/sq mi (394.81/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code(s) | 49534, 49544 (Grand Rapids) |
Area code | 616 |
FIPS code | 26-82960 |
GNIS feature ID | 1627209 |
Website | Official website |
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.
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