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Woonsocket

Rhode Island · 43,240 residents · 7.746 sq mi
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Woonsocket has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $191,500. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
43,240
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43,224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,582 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,580 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+7%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K42K42K43K44K1990201020202024Woonsocket
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,310
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,819 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,620
+58%since 2000
from $16,223 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
64.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+17%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(34,503)
Black3.9%(1,692)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(4,030)
Asian4%(1,733)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.9%(16,816)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(25,805)
Black6.9%(2,992)
Hispanic / Latino21%(9,086)
Asian5.7%(2,465)
Other6%(2,588)
Diversity Score72.8%(31,469)
Diversity Score
73
+87%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?

Woonsocket, Rhode Island has about 43,240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woonsocket, Rhode Island earns about $44,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woonsocket, Rhode Island expensive?

In Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $191,500, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Woonsocket, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?

About 21.0% of people in Woonsocket, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woonsocket, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Woonsocket, Rhode Island has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 637 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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