Walkerton is a very small town located in the state of Indiana. With a population of 2,081 people and four associated neighborhoods, Walkerton is the 237th largest community in Indiana. Much of the housing stock in Walkerton was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country.

Being a small town, Walkerton does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

The education level of Walkerton citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.49% of adults 25 and older in Walkerton have a college degree.

The per capita income in Walkerton in 2022 was $25,735, which is lower middle income relative to Indiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $102,940 for a family of four. However, Walkerton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Walkerton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Walkerton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Walkerton include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Walkerton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.