Washington County, RI

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2022 Population

129,998

0.203% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

44.9

0.223% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

7.87%

1.29% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$99,510

8.16% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$436,000

15% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

66,218

0.644% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Washington County, RI had a population of 130k people with a median age of 44.9 and a median household income of $99,510. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Washington County, RI grew from 129,735 to 129,998, a 0.203% increase and its median household income grew from $92,001 to $99,510, a 8.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (90%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.03%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.25%), and White (Hispanic) (1.13%).

None of the households in Washington County, 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.

98.2% of the residents in Washington County, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, RI are University of Rhode Island (4,664 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Washington County, RI was $436,000, and the homeownership rate was 76.8%.

Most people in Washington County, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, RI was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, RI borders New London County, CT, Suffolk County, NY, Kent County, RI, and Newport County, RI.

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Population & Diversity

Washington County, RI is home to a population of 130k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.53% of Washington County, RI residents were born outside of the country (5.9k people).

In 2022, there were 29.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Washington County, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.94k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.61k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.2% of Washington County, RI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, RI was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 395
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.94k ± 569
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.61k ± 330

3.57%

Hispanic Population

4.64k people

3.57% of the people in Washington County, RI are hispanic (4.64k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County 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

4.53%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.9k people

4.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.1k people

As of 2022, 4.53% of Washington County, RI residents (5.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, RI was 4.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,707 ± 309
Gulf War (2001-)
1,407 ± 322
Gulf War (1990s)
820 ± 240

Washington County, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County, RI employs 66.2k people. The largest industries in Washington County, RI are Educational Services (9,443 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,106 people), and Manufacturing (7,638 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($118,409), Public Administration ($82,404), and Finance & Insurance ($81,885).

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

66.2k

2022 Value

± 2,198

−0.644%

1 Year decline

± 4.74%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Washington County, RI declined at a rate of −0.644%, from 66.6k employees to 66.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, RI, are Management Occupations (7,768 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,882 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,547 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.2k

2022 Value

± 2,198

−0.644%

1 Year decline

± 4.74%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Washington County, RI declined at a rate of −0.644%, from 66.6k employees to 66.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, RI, are Educational Services (9,443 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,106 people), and Manufacturing (7,638 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, RI, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,486

Median earning men ± $3,729

$42,687

Median earning women ± $2,366

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,615), Public Administration ($90,880), and Wholesale Trade ($90,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,147), Wholesale Trade ($65,250), and Construction ($60,688).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,364
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,009
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
686
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, RI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.13%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.13%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington County, RI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Rhode Island

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

Jack Reed

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator from Rhode Island

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Rhode Island

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Rhode Island have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Washington County, RI awarded 4,664 degrees. The student population of Washington County, RI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 7,314 male students and 10,159 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, RI are White (3,337 and 74.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (390 and 8.66%), Unknown (334 and 7.42%), and Black or African American (197 and 4.37%).

The largest universities in Washington County, RI by number of degrees awarded are University of Rhode Island (4,664 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, RI are Registered Nursing (290 and 6.22%), General Psychology (230 and 4.93%), and General Business Administration & Management (207 and 4.44%).

The median tuition cost in Washington County, RI for a public four year colleges is $13,586 for in-state students and $32,068 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Washington County, RI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 17,473 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 17,473 students enrolled in Washington County, RI, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,465 records, of which 58.5% were women and 41.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
290 degrees awarded
General Psychology
224 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
160 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington County, RI was Registered Nursing with 290 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Rhode Island

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

4,664 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Rhode Island with 4,664 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,860 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, RI, which is 0.663 times less than the 2,804 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 3,337 degrees mean that there were 8.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 390 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($13,586) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,294) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,250) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

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 Washington County, RI was $436,000 in 2022, which is 1.55 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $379,200 to $436,000, a 15% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, RI is 76.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Washington County, RI have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County, RI is $99,510. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, RI was Census Tract 504.01 with a value of $141,065, followed by Census Tract 501.04 and Census Tract 501.02, with respective values of $138,573 and $136,298.

In 2023, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, RI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.5%.

Housing

Property

$436,000

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,969

$39,487

Median Property Taxes

±$1,309

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

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

Rent vs Own

76.8%

Homeownership

2022

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 76.8% of the housing units in Washington County, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washington County, 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 504.01
Census Tract 501.04
Census Tract 501.02

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, RI was Census Tract 504.01 with a value of $141,065, followed by Census Tract 501.04 and Census Tract 501.02, with respective values of $138,573 and $136,298.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washington County, 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.

$99,510

Median Household Income

± $3,981

51.4k

Number of Households

± 1,798

In 2022, the median household income of the 51.4k households in Washington County, RI grew to $99,510 from the previous year's value of $92,001.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washington County, 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 2022

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)
Carpooled (4.63%)

In 2022, 79.3% of workers in Washington County, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who carpooled to work (4.63%).

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

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, RI have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.75% of the workforce in Washington County, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, RI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.87% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, RI (9.75k out of 124k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 8.6% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, RI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

97.8% of the population of Washington County, RI has health coverage, with 54.4% on employee plans, 9.83% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, RI see 1133 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.59% increase from the previous year (1073 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1653 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 292 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,133 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, RI

Primary care physicians in Washington County, RI see an average of 1,133 patients per year. This represents a 5.59% increase from the previous year (1,073 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.5% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.16%

Uninsured

54.4%

Employer Coverage

9.83%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

16%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, RI declined by 12.9% from 2.48% to 2.16%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 26.7 in Washington County, RI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, RI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 24.7% in Washington County, RI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, RI.