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Watch Hill

Rhode Island · 154 residents · 0.802 sq mi
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Watch Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,632. Population has fallen 41% since 2011, a loss of 105 residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,000. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 160% more than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154
−41%vs 2011
vs 259 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
−41%vs 2011
vs 323 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
60.5
+8%vs 2011
vs 56.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,632
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $148,398 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,301
−2%vs 2011
vs $74,698 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
−11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+11%vs 2011
vs 0.377 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,000,001 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−56.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
69.2%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.9%
+18.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.0
+4%vs 2011
vs 6.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.3%(40)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(7)
Diversity Score
5
−69%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.5%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.7%
−11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.6%
−15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.1%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.6% in 2011
Female
44.4%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watch Hill, Rhode Island?

Watch Hill, Rhode Island has about 154 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watch Hill, Rhode Island earns about $142,632 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 $1,000,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Watch Hill, Rhode Island?

About 65.5% 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 0.0% of people in Watch Hill, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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