Warwick, RI

Census Place

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2023 Population

82,871

0.106% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

44.6

0.225% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.13%

1.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$87,536

8.06% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$322,000

9.38% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

43,605

1.58% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Warwick, RI had a population of 82.9k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $87,536. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Warwick, RI grew from 82,783 to 82,871, a 0.106% increase and its median household income grew from $81,009 to $87,536, a 8.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Warwick, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.63%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.66%).

None of the households in Warwick, 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.

97.5% of the residents in Warwick, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Warwick, RI are Community College of Rhode Island (2,161 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Warwick, RI was $322,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.4%.

Most people in Warwick, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Warwick, RI was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Historic 1932 Warwick Lighthouse on Narragansett Bay in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island.

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Population & Diversity

Warwick, RI is home to a population of 82.9k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.59% of Warwick, RI residents were born outside of the country (5.46k people).

In 2023, there were 23.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.1k people) in Warwick, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.01k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2023 Citizenship

97.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.5% of Warwick, RI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Warwick, RI was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Warwick, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Warwick, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
70.1k ± 929
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.01k ± 550
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.3k ± 460

5.89%

Hispanic Population

4.88k people

5.89% of the people in Warwick, RI are hispanic (4.88k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Warwick, RI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
34,203 ± 4,469 people
Guatemala
16,562 ± 3,136 people
Portugal
12,711 ± 2,752 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rhode Island was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 34,203 Rhode Island residents, followed by Guatemala with 16,562 and Portugal with 12,711.

Foreign-Born Population

6.59%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.46k people

6.72%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.56k people

As of 2023, 6.59% of Warwick, RI residents (5.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Warwick, RI was 6.72%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Warwick, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,746 ± 328
Gulf War (2001-)
1,164 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
578 ± 186

Warwick, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Warwick, RI employs 43.6k people. The largest industries in Warwick, RI are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,314 people), Retail Trade (5,218 people), and Manufacturing (4,385 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($105,688), Finance & Insurance ($82,731), and Public Administration ($80,724).

Males in Rhode Island have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,610. The income inequality in Rhode Island (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

43.6k

2023 Value

± 1,713

1.58%

1 Year growth

± 5.41%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Warwick, RI grew at a rate of 1.58%, from 42.9k employees to 43.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Warwick, RI, are Management Occupations (5,381 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,755 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,268 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Warwick, RI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Rhode Island (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.6k

2023 Value

± 1,713

1.58%

1 Year growth

± 5.41%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Warwick, RI grew at a rate of 1.58%, from 42.9k employees to 43.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Warwick, RI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,314 people), Retail Trade (5,218 people), and Manufacturing (4,385 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Warwick, RI, though some of these residents may live in Warwick, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,205

Median earning men ± $1,864

$50,628

Median earning women ± $1,922

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($91,568), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,347), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($74,183).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($75,000), Wholesale Trade ($71,087), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,878).

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Warwick, RI awarded 2,161 degrees. The student population of Warwick, RI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,800 male students and 7,463 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Warwick, RI are White (1,357 and 62.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (400 and 18.5%), Black or African American (136 and 6.3%), and Two or More Races (120 and 5.56%).

The largest universities in Warwick, RI by number of degrees awarded are Community College of Rhode Island (2,161 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Warwick, RI are General Studies (1,075 and 49.7%), Registered Nursing (224 and 10.4%), and General Business (112 and 5.18%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 12,263 students enrolled in Warwick, RI, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,778 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
112 degrees awarded
General Studies
1,075 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
224 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Warwick, RI was General Business with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Warwick, RI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Community College of Rhode Island

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,161 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Community College of Rhode Island with 2,161 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 786 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Warwick, RI, which is 0.572 times less than the 1,375 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,357 degrees mean that there were 3.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 400 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,624) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($466) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.22% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (248k), Some college (184k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Warwick, RI was $322,000 in 2023, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $294,400 to $322,000, a 9.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Warwick, RI is 73.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Warwick, RI have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Warwick, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Warwick, RI is $87,536. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Warwick, RI was Census Tract 222.01 with a value of $133,763, followed by Census Tract 216 and Census Tract 219.03, with respective values of $125,673 and $113,884.

Housing

Property

$322,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,065

$26,580

Median Property Taxes

±$1,043

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 Warwick, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

73.4%

Homeownership

2023

61.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 73.4% of the housing units in Warwick, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 222.01
Census Tract 216
Census Tract 219.03

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Warwick, RI was Census Tract 222.01 with a value of $133,763, followed by Census Tract 216 and Census Tract 219.03, with respective values of $125,673 and $113,884.

The following map shows all of the places in Warwick, RI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$87,536

Median Household Income

± $4,661

36.2k

Number of Households

± 1,561

In 2023, the median household income of the 36.2k households in Warwick, RI grew to $87,536 from the previous year's value of $81,009.

The following chart displays the households in Warwick, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Warwick, RI is from Rhode Island.

0.447

2022 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

In 2022, the income inequality in Rhode Island was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.831% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rhode Island was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)
Carpooled (6.57%)

In 2023, 79.3% of workers in Warwick, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who carpooled to work (6.57%).

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.

Commute Time

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Warwick, RI have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.68% of the workforce in Warwick, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Warwick, RI (5.87k out of 82.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Warwick, RI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.6% of the population of Warwick, RI has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.996% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kent County, RI see 1151 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.876% increase from the previous year (1141 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1293 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 269 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,151 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kent County, RI

Primary care physicians in Kent County, RI see an average of 1,151 patients per year. This represents a 0.876% increase from the previous year (1,141 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kent County, RI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.8% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.37%

Uninsured

54.5%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

16.4%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.996%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Warwick, RI declined by 10.9% from 3.79% to 3.37%.

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

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