Washington County, Rhode Island

Total Population: 130,073

County Seat: South Kingstown

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Median Home Value

$469,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$102,478

Across all households

Median Age

45.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

50.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Two or More Races3.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

15.7%

65 Years and Over

22.6%

Male

48.8%

Female

51.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.0%

No Health Insurance

2.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

50.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

14.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$102,478

Mean Household Income

$130,358

Per Capita Income

$53,226

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$469,800

Median Rent

$1,303/mo

Total Housing Units

66,068

Owner-Occupied

76.8%

Renter-Occupied

23.2%

Vacancy Rate

21.2%

Married Couple Households

52.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.6%

Average Household Size

2.36

Broadband Internet Access

93.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 44009.