Walker, Louisiana
Town · Population 6,402 · #51 in Louisiana
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About Walker
Walker, LA is a close-knit town located in eastern Louisiana, home to 6,402 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Walker holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 6.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 971 residents per square mile.
📰 Walker News Today
- Experience Fluffy Cow Therapy in Walker, Louisiana New Orleans Magazine · Jun 16
- Holden man killed in Saturday night crash on La. 63 in Walker WBRZ · Aug 9
- Henry Larry Brock Obituary Jul 10, 2026 Church Funeral Services & Crematory · Jul 10
- Morgan Taylor Swindle Obituary Aug 5, 2026 Seale Funeral Service · Aug 5
- Braylon Walker espn.com · Aug 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Walker Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Walker — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,402.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Walker
📍 Autumn Run📍 Collins Place📍 Ellis Estates📍 Evangeline Trace📍 Forest Ridge📍 Indigo Trails📍 Juban Parc📍 Livingston Trace📍 The Lakes at North Park📍 Westminster Estates
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Walker
- Albasha — lebanese
- China Wok — chinese
- Foo Chow — chinese
- Hot Wok — chinese
- Rotolo's Pizzeria — pizza
- Sombreros Mexican Restaurant
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Waffle House — american
- Lolly Lu's Ice Cream Candy & Treats — ice cream
- Sherwood Poboy — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Walker
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Walker
- Levi Milton Elementary School
- Livingston Parish Literacy & Technology Center
- North Corbin Elementary School
- North Corbin Junior High School
- South Walker Elementary School
- Walker Elementary School
- Walker High School
- Walker Junior High
- Westside Junior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)6,402
Rank in state#51 of 304
Land area6.59 sq mi
Density971/sq mi
Coordinates30.4864, -90.8656