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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 03608: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 03608 in Walpole, New Hampshire, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 89% white. The median income is $71,812, which is slightly higher than the previous year.
Over the past decade, Walpole has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. There are indications of a slow increase in diversity. The white population decreased from 98% in 2017 to 89% in 2022. The Hispanic population reached 6% and those identifying as two or more races increased to 2% by 2022. The Black population increased from unreported in earlier years to 3% by 2022.
The median income in Walpole has fluctuated. The highest median income was $82,432 in 2016. From 2020 to 2022, the median income remained around $71,000. Overall, there has been an upward trend from $58,654 in 2013 to $71,812 in 2022, a 22.4% increase over nine years.
The population of Walpole has changed. It grew from 2,465 residents in 2010 to 3,126 in 2020. There was a decrease between 2020 and 2021, from 3,126 to 2,718 residents. As of 2022, the population is 2,759.
The gradual increase in diversity in Walpole aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many U.S. communities. The overall increase in median income over the past decade is consistent with general economic growth trends seen in many parts of the country. The recent population decline, particularly the sharp drop in 2021, could be related to broader demographic shifts or economic factors.
Walpole remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, but there are early indications of increasing diversity. The area has experienced overall economic growth over the past decade, but recent years show a stabilization in income levels. These trends suggest a community in the early stages of transition, both demographically and economically, though changes are occurring at a gradual pace.
