CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 509.01
Rhode Island · Washington County · 7,020 residents · 9.324 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15lowest low poverty in RI2.5%#18highest population in RI7,020#40lowest low rent burden in RI28.5%#40highest old in RI49.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Washington County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 509.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,621. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $442,400. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
7,020
+9%since 2020
from 6,454 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
753 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 692 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+2%since 2020
from 48.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,621
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $79,646 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,628
+40%since 2020
from $39,115 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+10%since 2020
from 0.353 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
Retail trade11.6%
Other services8.6%
Public administration7.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
Construction2.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Education & health services0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$442,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $310,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,057 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+12%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(6,122)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(179)
Asian1%(63)
Other1%(67)
Diversity Score12.4%(801)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(5,958)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(268)
Asian3.5%(245)
Other7.5%(524)
Diversity Score33.9%(2,382)
Diversity Score
34
+173%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.9 min
−26%since 2020
from 29.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
48.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 7,020 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 $101,621 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 $442,400, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.9% 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 2.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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