CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 402
Rhode Island · Newport County · 1,646 residents · 0.905 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest short commute in RI#1219 US13.1 min#5highest rent in RI$2,323#15lowest young in RI29.3 yrs#35highest broadband in RI97.0%TRACT SHAPE · Newport County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 402 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,818. Population has grown 21% since 2020. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Renters pay a median $2,323 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,646
+21%since 2020
from 1,356 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,819 / sq mi
+21%since 2020
from 1,498 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.3
+7%since 2020
from 27.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,818
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,873 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,733
+57%since 2020
from $23,980 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+43.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
−5%since 2020
from 0.327 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
Wholesale trade9%
Retail trade3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Other services2.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Public administration1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,323
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,859 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
99.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(568)
Black13.2%(179)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(166)
Asian6.8%(92)
Other25.9%(351)
Diversity Score90.1%(1,221)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(628)
Black8.6%(141)
Hispanic / Latino31%(510)
Asian3.6%(60)
Other18.7%(307)
Diversity Score89.4%(1,471)
Diversity Score
89
−1%since 2020
from 90 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.1 min
+10%since 2020
from 11.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
Female
48.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
Foreign born
17.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% 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 1,646 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 $106,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $2,323 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 49.4% 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 13.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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