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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harrisville

Rhode Island · 1,670 residents · 0.812 sq mi
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Harrisville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $117,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,670
+7%vs 2000
vs 1,561 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,057 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 1,922 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.3
−12%vs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Harrisville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,563
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,430 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,381
−39%vs 2000
vs $21,969 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.1%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $123,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $522 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.5% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+22%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,538)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(15)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,670)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.3%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisville, Rhode Island?

Harrisville, Rhode Island has about 1,670 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Harrisville, Rhode Island earns about $31,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrisville, Rhode Island expensive?

In Harrisville, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisville, Rhode Island?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Harrisville, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrisville, Rhode Island?

About 8.1% of people in Harrisville, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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