Misquamicut, RI

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    348
    US Senator
    Jack Reed
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Sheldon Whitehouse
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    67.3
    0.298% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.9%
    29.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $109,643
    4.17% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $815,900
    3.16% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    141
    12.8% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Misquamicut, RI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.6% of the residents in Misquamicut, RI are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Misquamicut, RI was $815,900, and the homeownership rate was 95.3%.

    Most people in Misquamicut, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Misquamicut, RI was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesRhode IslandWashington County, RIProvidence-Warwick, RI-MASouth Rhode Island--Washington County PUMA, RI

    Population & Diversity

    Misquamicut, RI is home to a population of 348 people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.44% of Misquamicut, RI residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

    In 2024, there were NaNy times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (348 people) in Misquamicut, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.6% of Misquamicut, RI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Misquamicut, RI was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Misquamicut, RI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      348 ± 85
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      0 ± 15
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      0 ± 15

    In 2024, there were NaNy times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (348 people) in Misquamicut, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Misquamicut, RI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      35,692 ± 4,563 people
    2. Guatemala
      19,486 ± 3,397 people
    3. Portugal
      11,604 ± 2,631 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rhode Island was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 35,692 Rhode Island residents, followed by Guatemala with 19,486 and Portugal with 11,604.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.44%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    5 people
    2.82%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    10 people

    As of 2024, 1.44% of Misquamicut, RI residents (5 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Misquamicut, RI was 2.82%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      10 ± 23
    2. Korea
      5 ± 17

    Misquamicut, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    98.9% of the population of Misquamicut, RI has health coverage, with 16.7% on employee plans, 9.48% on Medicaid, 50.6% on Medicare, 20.4% on non-group plans, and 1.72% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Rhode Island see 1,034 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,034 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1574 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 196 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 0.575% under 18 years, 2.01% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 63.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    1.15%
    Uninsured
    16.7%
    Employer Coverage
    9.48%
    Medicaid
    50.6%
    Medicare
    20.4%
    Non-Group
    1.72%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Misquamicut, RI grew by 2.01% from 1.13% to 1.15%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Misquamicut, RI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Misquamicut, RI employs 141 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Misquamicut, RI were Other Services, Except Public Administration (24 people), Educational Services (22 people), and Public Administration (15 people), and the highest paying industries were Other Services Except Public Administration ($43,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($21,250), and Educational Services ($20,357).

    Employment

    Occupations

    141
    2024 Value
    ± 97
    12.8%
    1 Year growth
    ± 89.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Misquamicut, RI grew at a rate of 12.8%, from 125 employees to 141 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Misquamicut, RI, are Management Occupations (38 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (15 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (12 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Misquamicut, RI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    141
    2024 Value
    ± 97
    12.8%
    1 Year growth
    ± 89.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Misquamicut, RI grew at a rate of 12.8%, from 125 employees to 141 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Misquamicut, RI, are Other Services, Except Public Administration (24 people), Educational Services (22 people), and Public Administration (15 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Misquamicut, RI, though some of these residents may live in Misquamicut, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $57,750
    Median earning men ± $29,889
    $32,917
    Median earning women ± $17,478

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($23,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are .

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.31%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 488k people employed in Rhode Island. This represents a 1.31% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 20.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Rhode Island.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Kamala Harris with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.983%).

    Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing the state of Rhode Island. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Misquamicut, RI. Showing the available data for Rhode Island.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.983%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Kamala Harris with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.983%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rhode Island for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Rhode Island

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    Jack Reed
    Senator from Rhode Island2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1997
    Sheldon Whitehouse
    Senator from Rhode Island1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007

    Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing Rhode Island.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Rhode Island over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Misquamicut, RI was $815,900 in 2024, which is 2.45 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $790,900 to $815,900, a 3.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Misquamicut, RI is 95.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Misquamicut, RI have an average commute time of 31.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Misquamicut, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $815,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$112,100
    $183
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$66

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Misquamicut, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Misquamicut, RI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    95.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    75.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 95.3% of the housing units in Misquamicut, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 89%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Misquamicut, RI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $109,643
    Median Household Income
    ± $61,986
    192
    Number of Households
    ± 56

    In 2024, the median household income of the 192 households in Misquamicut, RI grew to $109,643 from the previous year's value of $105,250.

    The following chart displays the households in Misquamicut, RI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Misquamicut, RI is from Rhode Island.
    0.446
    2024 Wage GINI in Rhode Island
    0.446
    2023 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

    In 2024, the income inequality in Rhode Island was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.127% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Rhode Island was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rhode Island in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Rhode Island across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.63%)
    3. Carpooled (8.89%)

    In 2024, 81.5% of workers in Misquamicut, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.63%) and those who carpooled to work (8.89%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    31.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Misquamicut, RI have a longer commute time (31.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 13.9% of the workforce in Misquamicut, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Misquamicut, RI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Misquamicut, RI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Misquamicut, RI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Misquamicut, RI (38 out of 348 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Misquamicut, RI is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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