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Narragansett Pier

Rhode Island · 3,308 residents · 3.567 sq mi
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Narragansett Pier is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,056. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $543,700. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $543,700, the poverty rate sits 39% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,308
−10%since 2000
from 3,671 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
927 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,029 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.6
+27%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Narragansett Pier
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,056
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,918 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,097
+91%since 2000
from $26,811 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$543,700
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,284
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+33%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,410)
Black0.8%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(69)
Asian1%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(345)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(3,028)
Black1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2%(66)
Asian1.8%(61)
Other1.4%(46)
Diversity Score15.3%(507)
Diversity Score
15
+63%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
56.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island?

Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island has about 3,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island earns about $79,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island expensive?

In Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $543,700, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.

How educated are people in Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island?

About 17.9% of people in Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 350 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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