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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walpole

Massachusetts · 5,867 residents · 2.81 sq mi
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Walpole is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,744. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $224,400. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,867
+7%since 1990
from 5,495 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,088 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,956 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+13%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Walpole
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,744
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,391 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,669
+49%since 1990
from $19,967 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$224,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $177,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$796
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $688 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
21.1% rent
3.8
−10%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(5,373)
Black1.8%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(405)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(5,628)
Black0.8%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(55)
Asian1.5%(90)
Diversity Score8%(471)
8
+9%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.9%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 29.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 88.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walpole, Massachusetts?

Walpole, Massachusetts has about 5,867 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walpole, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Walpole, Massachusetts earns about $59,744 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 $224,400, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Walpole, Massachusetts?

About 35.9% 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 3.1% 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 372 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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