Walpole, MA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Walpole?
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There are 6,373 residents in Walpole, with a median age of 47.3. Of this, 47.01% are males and 52.99% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.03% of the resident pool in Walpole, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.85%. Additionally, 3.12% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,961 people in Walpole currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 5,961 people in Walpole currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 6,373 | 3.0% |
| Male Population | 2,996 | 3.0% |
| Female Population | 3,377 | 3.0% |
Male population 47.01%
Female population 52.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 47.3 | 4.7% |
| Citizen US Born | 5,674 | 5.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 500 | -19.1% |
| Not Citizen | 199 | 20.6% |
Citizen US Born 89.03%
Citizen not US Born 7.85%
Not Citizen 3.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 175 | 25.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 115 | 109.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 41 | 127.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,961 | 1.2% |
Moved from Same County 2.78%
Moved from Same State 1.83%
Moved from Different State 0.65%
Same House as Last Year 94.74%
What are the employment statistics in Walpole?
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White-collar workers make up 91.73% of the working population in Walpole, while blue-collar employees account for 8.27%. There are also 284 entrepreneurs in Walpole (8.24% of the workforce); 2,157 workers employed in private companies (62.56%); and 594 people working in governmental institutions (17.23%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,163 | 8.7% |
| Blue Collar | 285 | -15.7% |
White Collar 91.73%
Blue Collar 8.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 284 | -3.4% |
| Private Companies | 2,157 | 5.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 594 | 8.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 413 | 12.8% |
Self Employees 8.24%
Private Companies 62.56%
Governmental Workers 17.23%
Not for Profit Companies 11.98%
How many households are there in Walpole?
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There are a total of 2,676 households in Walpole, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.07% of these Walpole households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.93%. Additionally, 29.37% of households have children and 70.63% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,676 | 5.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.1% |
| Family Households | 1,661 | 6.2% |
| Non-family Households | 1,015 | 3.3% |
Family Households 62.07%
Non-family Households 37.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 786 | 4.8% |
| Households without Children | 1,890 | 5.2% |
Households with Children 29.37%
Households without Children 70.63%
What are the median and average incomes in Walpole?
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The average annual household income in Walpole is $154,399, while the median household income sits at $121,210 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $154,399 | 14.3% |
| Median Household Income | $121,210 | 24.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 388 | 17.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,871 | 2.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Walpole?
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There are 2,838 housing units in Walpole, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1967. Of the 2,676 occupied housing units in Walpole, 80.9% are owner-occupied, while 19.1% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.54% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $586,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,951 per month in Walpole.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.54% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $586,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,951 per month in Walpole.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,838 | 6.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1967 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 657 | 26.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 161 | -7.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 335 | -15.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 403 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 177 | -17.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 492 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 362 | 17.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 155 | -1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 47 | -30.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 49 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,676 | 5.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,165 | 8.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 511 | -5.7% |
Owner Occupied 80.9%
Renter Occupied 19.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,419 | 10.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 746 | 2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $586,800 | 15.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $440,900 | 12.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,951 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 65.54%
Without Mortgage 34.46%
What is the level of education in Walpole?
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Approximately 20.79% of the population in Walpole holds a high school degree (that's 1,051 residents), while 15.68% have attained a college certificate (1,186 locals) and 34.85% have a bachelor's degree (1,762 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 46 | -16.4% |
| Some High School | 1,051 | -8.8% |
| Some College | 1,186 | 9.0% |
| Associate Degree | 428 | -3.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,762 | 11.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 976 | 15.1% |
No High School 0.91%
Some High School 20.79%
Some College 15.68%
Associate Degree 8.47%
Bachelor's Degree 34.85%
Graduate Degree 19.3%
What is the marital status of Walpole residents?
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A total of 1,487 people in Walpole have never been married (which represents 28.29% of the total population), while 2,765 of them are wedded (52.6%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 100 (1.9%) and 656 (12.48%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,487 | -2.5% |
| Married | 2,765 | 8.6% |
| Separated | 100 | 42.9% |
| Widowed | 349 | -13.8% |
| Divorced | 656 | 29.9% |
Never Married 28.29%
Married 52.6%
Separated 1.9%
Widowed 6.64%
Divorced 12.48%
What are the most common means of transportation in Walpole?
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The top three means of transportation people in Walpole use to get to work are: car, railroad and subway or elevated. A total of 2,484 residents commute by car, 147 prefer going to work by railroad and 73 by subway or elevated.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,484 | 2.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 73 | N/A |
| Railroad | 147 | 2,840.0% |
| Bicycle | 6 | N/A |
| Motorcycle | 7 | N/A |
| Walk | 16 | 60.0% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.