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Tiverton

Rhode Island · 7,809 residents · 4.179 sq mi
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Tiverton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,887. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $266,600. With a median age of 49.8, 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 49.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,809
+7%since 2000
from 7,282 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,869 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+18%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Tiverton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,887
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,683 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,894
+88%since 2000
from $22,238 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(7,075)
Black1.1%(86)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(250)
Asian1.3%(101)
Other0.7%(56)
Diversity Score15.6%(1,215)
Diversity Score
16
+237%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tiverton, Rhode Island?

Tiverton, Rhode Island has about 7,809 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tiverton, Rhode Island earns about $75,887 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 $266,600, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Tiverton, Rhode Island?

About 31.6% 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 6.6% 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 550 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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