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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Walpole

Massachusetts · 5,495 residents · 2.81 sq mi
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Walpole is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,391. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $177,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,495
−6%vs 2000
vs 5,867 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,956 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 2,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 41.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Walpole
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,391
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,744 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,967
−33%vs 2000
vs $29,669 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$177,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $224,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$688
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $796 in 2000
US average: $450
73.2%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.9% in 2000
26.8% rent
4.2
+11%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(5,373)
Black1.8%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(24)
Diversity Score7.4%(405)
7
−8%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.3%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Walpole, Massachusetts?

Walpole, Massachusetts has about 5,495 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Walpole, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Walpole, Massachusetts earns about $42,391 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 $177,100, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Walpole, Massachusetts?

About 29.3% 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 3.8% of people in Walpole, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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