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Warwick

Rhode Island · 82,823 residents · 35.001 sq mi
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Warwick is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,285. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,300. With a median age of 46.0, 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 46.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82,823
−3%since 2000
from 85,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,366 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+15%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K82K83K85K86K1990201020202024Warwick
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,285
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,483 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,177
+72%since 2000
from $23,410 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,168
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $673 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+36%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(80,920)
Black1.1%(932)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1,372)
Asian1.5%(1,279)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(8,837)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(69,807)
Black1.9%(1,576)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(5,019)
Asian3.1%(2,550)
Other2.6%(2,121)
Diversity Score31.6%(26,164)
Diversity Score
32
+207%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warwick, Rhode Island?

Warwick, Rhode Island has about 82,823 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Warwick, Rhode Island earns about $73,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warwick, Rhode Island expensive?

In Warwick, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $238,300, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in Warwick, Rhode Island?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Warwick, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warwick, Rhode Island?

About 7.2% of people in Warwick, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warwick, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Warwick, Rhode Island has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,604 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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