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Watch Hill

Rhode Island · 203 residents · 0.802 sq mi
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Watch Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $168,750. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $2,000,001. With a median age of 61.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203
−9%since 2023
from 224 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
253 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 279 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.9
+19%since 2023
from 51.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
124175226277328201020202024Watch Hill
2024203
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$168,750
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$192,220
−8%since 2023
from $209,153 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
−7%since 2023
from 0.598 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services30.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration30.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,000,001 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
68.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+45.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.9
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian15.6%(35)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian12.3%(25)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27%(55)
Diversity Score
27
−18%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
Female
60.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
Foreign born
7.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watch Hill, Rhode Island?

Watch Hill, Rhode Island has about 203 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watch Hill, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Watch Hill, Rhode Island earns about $168,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watch Hill, Rhode Island expensive?

In Watch Hill, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Watch Hill, Rhode Island?

About 71.0% of adults age 25 and over in Watch Hill, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watch Hill, Rhode Island?

About 12.3% of people in Watch Hill, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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