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Harrisville

Rhode Island · 1,745 residents · 0.812 sq mi
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Harrisville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $267,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,745
+12%since 2000
from 1,561 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,149 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,922 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+21%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Harrisville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,333
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,430 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,402
+47%since 2000
from $21,969 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+102%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,589)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(63)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(201)
Diversity Score
12
+1088%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
62.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisville, Rhode Island?

Harrisville, Rhode Island has about 1,745 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrisville, Rhode Island earns about $43,333 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 $267,600, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisville, Rhode Island?

About 21.6% 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 9.9% of people in Harrisville, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrisville, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrisville, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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