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Ashaway

Rhode Island · 1,501 residents · 2.374 sq mi
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Ashaway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,501
−2%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
632 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+15%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ashaway
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,750
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,271 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,598
+73%since 2000
from $21,149 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $814 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−13%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,395)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(33)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(105)
Diversity Score
7
+7%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 96.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 79.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashaway, Rhode Island?

Ashaway, Rhode Island has about 1,501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ashaway, Rhode Island earns about $103,750 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 $241,200, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Ashaway, Rhode Island?

About 20.2% 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 1.6% of people in Ashaway, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashaway, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashaway, Rhode Island has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 123 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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