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Ashaway

Rhode Island · 1,722 residents · 2.374 sq mi
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Ashaway is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,722
+12%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
725 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+4%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ashaway
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,707
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,271 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,561
+111%since 2000
from $21,149 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
+6%since 2010
from 0.274 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,604
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $814 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+24%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,465)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian1%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,556)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(119)
Diversity Score22.2%(383)
Diversity Score
22
+241%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 96.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 79.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 81.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashaway, Rhode Island?

Ashaway, Rhode Island has about 1,722 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashaway, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Ashaway, Rhode Island earns about $103,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashaway, Rhode Island expensive?

In Ashaway, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $343,600, and the typical rent is about $1,604 a month.

How educated are people in Ashaway, Rhode Island?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ashaway, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashaway, Rhode Island?

About 1.4% of people in Ashaway, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashaway, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashaway, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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