CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Misquamicut

Rhode Island · 434 residents · 1.173 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Providence metro area
Compare
The short version

Misquamicut is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $495,700. With a median age of 63.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
434
+9%since 2019
from 398 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
370 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 339 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
63.7
Unchangedsince 2019
from 63.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
337364390416443201020202024Misquamicut
2024348
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,375
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,464 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,637
−9%since 2019
from $74,169 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$495,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $591,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 82.8% in 2019
26.4% rent
Afford Score
6.7
−16%since 2019
from 7.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Misquamicut on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(398)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(418)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(18)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 23.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
55.3 min
−3%since 2019
from 57.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Female
46.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Foreign born
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Misquamicut

Fenwick Island
Pop 398
Magnolia
Pop 291
Dewey Beach
Pop 416
Odessa
Pop 360
Places similar to Misquamicut
Head to head

Compare Misquamicut to nearby cities

MISQUAMICUT VS
Westerly
Income$95,207+28%
Home value$448,800−9%
Population18,411+5191%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MISQUAMICUT VS
Groton
Income$79,577+7%
Home value$306,600−38%
Population10,160+2820%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MISQUAMICUT VS
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park
Income$81,694+10%
Home value$290,100−41%
Population8,460+2331%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MISQUAMICUT VS
New London
Income$59,098−21%
Home value$253,300−49%
Population28,003+7947%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Misquamicut, Rhode Island?

Misquamicut, Rhode Island has about 434 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Misquamicut, Rhode Island earns about $74,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Misquamicut, Rhode Island expensive?

In Misquamicut, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $495,700.

How educated are people in Misquamicut, Rhode Island?

About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in Misquamicut, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Misquamicut, Rhode Island?

About 8.2% of people in Misquamicut, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Rhode Island
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Misquamicut with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →