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Watch Hill

Rhode Island · 212 residents · 0.802 sq mi
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Watch Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,639. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2019. Median home value is $2,000,001. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% more than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
+50%since 2019
from 141 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
264 / sq mi
+50%since 2019
from 176 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.7
+15%since 2019
from 49.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
124175226277328201020202024Watch Hill
2024203
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,639
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,391 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$178,223
+36%since 2019
from $131,430 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,000,001 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
20.2% rent
Afford Score
17.0
−27%since 2019
from 23.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(8)
Diversity Score
4
+103%since 2019
from 2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 95.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+68%since 2019
from 21.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2019
from 68.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
Female
66.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watch Hill, Rhode Island?

Watch Hill, Rhode Island has about 212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watch Hill, Rhode Island earns about $117,639 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 36.7% 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 6.6% of people in Watch Hill, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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