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Walpole

New Hampshire · 512 residents · 1.217 sq mi
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Walpole has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $438,400. With a median age of 66.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
512
+15%since 2023
from 447 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
421 / sq mi
+15%since 2023
from 367 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
66.9
+8%since 2023
from 61.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
282370458546634201020202024Walpole
2024512
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,750
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,563 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,552
+9%since 2023
from $51,093 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−14%since 2023
from 0.501 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$438,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $380,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $516 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
−8%since 2023
from 5.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(512)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
−1%since 2023
from 24.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Female
58.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walpole, New Hampshire?

Walpole, New Hampshire has about 512 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walpole, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Walpole, New Hampshire earns about $89,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walpole, New Hampshire expensive?

In Walpole, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $438,400, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Walpole, New Hampshire?

About 46.8% of adults age 25 and over in Walpole, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walpole, New Hampshire?

About 11.7% of people in Walpole, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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