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Walpole

New Hampshire · 605 residents · 1.217 sq mi
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Walpole has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,146. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $232,200. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
605
+3%vs 2011
vs 587 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
497 / sq mi
+3%vs 2011
vs 482 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.0
+33%vs 2011
vs 39.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
282370458546634201020202024Walpole
2024512
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,146
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,393 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,437
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $23,338 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.400 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $232,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $638 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−33.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.0% in 2011
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.8%
−9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+9%vs 2011
vs 5.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian8.9%(52)
Other2.4%(14)
Diversity Score25.5%(150)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(580)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other2.2%(13)
Diversity Score11.3%(68)
Diversity Score
11
−56%vs 2011
vs 25 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 17.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.6%
−14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.5%
+10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.3%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
Female
48.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
Foreign born
8.3%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walpole, New Hampshire?

Walpole, New Hampshire has about 605 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walpole, New Hampshire earns about $36,146 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 $232,200, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Walpole, New Hampshire?

About 63.1% 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 6.1% of people in Walpole, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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