Walpole, MA Demographics

A map of Walpole's Population by Race

Walpole, Massachusetts had a population of 6,119 in 2020. It was 85.0% White, 2.3% Black, 4.8% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Walpole, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Walpole is the 107th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Walpole's White Population

5,201 residents of Walpole identify as White, or 85.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Walpole larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Walpole is ranked #133 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Walpole is more White than neighboring Sharon (73.9% White), Norwood (72.5% White), and Foxborough (79.9% White). Walpole is less White than neighboring Medfield (86.4% White), and Millis-Clicquot (87.7% White).

Walpole's Black Population

141 residents of Walpole identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Walpole roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Walpole is ranked #96 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Walpole is more Black than neighboring Medfield (1.6% Black), and Millis-Clicquot (1.6% Black). Walpole is less Black than neighboring Sharon (3.4% Black), Norwood (7.3% Black), and Foxborough (6.5% Black).

Walpole's Asian Population

295 residents of Walpole identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Walpole roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Walpole is ranked #57 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Walpole is more Asian than neighboring Medfield (4.1% Asian), and Millis-Clicquot (3.1% Asian). Walpole is less Asian than neighboring Sharon (14.6% Asian), and Norwood (7.4% Asian).

Walpole's Hispanic Population

209 residents of Walpole identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Walpole slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Walpole is ranked #150 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Walpole is more Hispanic than neighboring Sharon (3.2% Hispanic), and Medfield (3.3% Hispanic). Walpole is less Hispanic than neighboring Norwood (7.4% Hispanic), and Foxborough (4.8% Hispanic).

Walpole's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Walpole identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Walpole roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Walpole is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Walpole is more Native American/Other than neighboring Foxborough (0.9% Native American/Other), Medfield (0.5% Native American/Other), and Millis-Clicquot (0.6% Native American/Other). Walpole is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sharon (1.2% Native American/Other), and Norwood (1.3% Native American/Other).

Walpole's Multiracial Population

214 residents of Walpole identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Walpole roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Walpole is ranked #168 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Walpole is more Multiracial than neighboring Foxborough (3.1% Multiracial). Walpole is less Multiracial than neighboring Sharon (3.8% Multiracial), Norwood (4.1% Multiracial), Medfield (4.1% Multiracial), and Millis-Clicquot (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.