CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 208
Rhode Island · Kent County · 6,647 residents · 50.297 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest rent in RI$2,414#5lowest low density in RI132.15/sq mi#7lowest low poverty in RI2.3%#21highest household income in RI$135,625TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 208 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $535,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Kent County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
6,647
+6%since 2020
from 6,297 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
132 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 125 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
−6%since 2020
from 45.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$135,625
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $120,484 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,008
+35%since 2020
from $41,579 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+17%since 2020
from 0.335 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
Information10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
Other services5.3%
Public administration3.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$535,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $360,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,414
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,220 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+32%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(5,496)
Black3%(191)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(154)
Asian2.3%(145)
Other4.9%(311)
Diversity Score29.2%(1,840)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(5,793)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(424)
Asian1.5%(97)
Other4.9%(323)
Diversity Score29.2%(1,943)
Diversity Score
29
Unchangedsince 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.3 min
−3%since 2020
from 28.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
51.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
6.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,647 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $135,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $535,400, and the typical rent is about $2,414 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 2.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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