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Walpole

Massachusetts · 6,119 residents · 2.81 sq mi
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Walpole is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,795. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $434,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,119
+4%since 2000
from 5,867 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,178 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+10%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Walpole
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,795
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,744 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,755
+74%since 2000
from $29,669 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$434,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,520
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(5,201)
Black2.3%(141)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(209)
Asian4.8%(295)
Other0.4%(26)
Diversity Score26.4%(1,614)
Diversity Score
26
+229%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.5 min
+114%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walpole, Massachusetts?

Walpole, Massachusetts has about 6,119 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walpole, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Walpole, Massachusetts earns about $98,795 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 $434,100, and the typical rent is about $1,520 a month.

How educated are people in Walpole, Massachusetts?

About 50.6% 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 5.2% 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 624 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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