CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 515.03
Rhode Island · Washington County · 3,413 residents · 4.318 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8highest old in RI56.8 yrs#9highest home value in RI$867,000#27highest education in RI63.7%#40highest high poverty in RI20.7%TRACT SHAPE · Washington County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 515.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,461. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $867,000. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $867,000, the poverty rate sits 66% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,413
−4%since 2020
from 3,565 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
790 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 826 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
+3%since 2020
from 54.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,461
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,853 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,710
Unchangedsince 2020
from $59,739 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
−17%since 2020
from 0.625 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
Other services11.6%
Public administration8.6%
Retail trade6.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
Construction4.1%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$867,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $571,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,519
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,100 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
33.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.6
+30%since 2020
from 8.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(3,141)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(311)
Asian0.7%(24)
Other1.9%(66)
Diversity Score27%(961)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(2,959)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(248)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other5.3%(181)
Diversity Score30%(1,025)
Diversity Score
30
+11%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
+27%since 2020
from 22.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
Female
53.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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 3,413 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 $81,461 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 $867,000, and the typical rent is about $1,519 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 63.7% 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 20.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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