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Harrisville

Rhode Island · 1,561 residents · 0.812 sq mi
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Harrisville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,430. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $123,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,561
−7%since 1990
from 1,670 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,922 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 2,057 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+14%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Harrisville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,430
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,563 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,969
+64%since 1990
from $13,381 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.9%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $117,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $388 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
40.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−18%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−30%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,561 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harrisville, Rhode Island earns about $40,430 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 $123,500, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisville, Rhode Island?

About 15.4% 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 13.9% of people in Harrisville, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrisville, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrisville, Rhode Island has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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