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Walpole

Massachusetts · 6,461 residents · 2.81 sq mi
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Walpole is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $154,263. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $626,600. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,461
+10%since 2000
from 5,867 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,299 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+10%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Walpole
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$154,263
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,744 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,561
+158%since 2000
from $29,669 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+16%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$626,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,184
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+8%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(5,628)
Black0.8%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(55)
Asian1.5%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(471)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(5,844)
Black2%(130)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(234)
Asian3.3%(212)
Other0.6%(41)
Diversity Score22.4%(1,446)
Diversity Score
22
+179%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.6%
+29.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.4%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 84.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walpole, Massachusetts?

Walpole, Massachusetts has about 6,461 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walpole, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Walpole, Massachusetts earns about $154,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walpole, Massachusetts expensive?

In Walpole, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $626,600, and the typical rent is about $2,184 a month.

How educated are people in Walpole, Massachusetts?

About 65.6% of adults age 25 and over in Walpole, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walpole, Massachusetts?

About 6.1% of people in Walpole, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walpole, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Walpole, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 966 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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