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Walpole

New Hampshire · 573 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 $44,655. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $349,000. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
573
+7%since 2019
from 537 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
471 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 441 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
58.0
−8%since 2019
from 63.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
282370458546634201020202024Walpole
2024512
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,655
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,576 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,857
Unchangedsince 2019
from $51,628 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food13.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $330,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $948 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 62.8% in 2019
32.7% rent
Afford Score
7.8
+15%since 2019
from 6.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(537)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(534)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(10)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(38)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 62.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+13%since 2019
from 26.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2019
from 70.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2019
from 32.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Female
48.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Foreign born
12.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walpole, New Hampshire?

Walpole, New Hampshire has about 573 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walpole, New Hampshire earns about $44,655 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 $349,000, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Walpole, New Hampshire?

About 55.6% 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 13.3% of people in Walpole, New Hampshire 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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