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Tiverton

Rhode Island · 8,091 residents · 4.179 sq mi
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Tiverton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,158. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $407,200. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,091
+11%since 2000
from 7,282 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,936 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+14%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Tiverton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,158
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,683 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,746
+137%since 2000
from $22,238 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−15%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$407,200
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,342
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+42%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(7,076)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1%(72)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(336)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(7,173)
Black2%(163)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(384)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other4%(327)
Diversity Score26.2%(2,121)
Diversity Score
26
+468%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.1%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tiverton, Rhode Island?

Tiverton, Rhode Island has about 8,091 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tiverton, Rhode Island earns about $99,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tiverton, Rhode Island expensive?

In Tiverton, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $407,200, and the typical rent is about $1,342 a month.

How educated are people in Tiverton, Rhode Island?

About 40.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tiverton, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tiverton, Rhode Island?

About 4.4% of people in Tiverton, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tiverton, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Tiverton, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 832 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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