Washington County PUMA, RI

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2021 Population

129,735

2.85% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

44.8

0.444% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.97%

2.63% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$92,001

5.78% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$379,200

5.54% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,634

3.88% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Washington County PUMA, RI had a population of 130k people with a median age of 44.8 and a median household income of $92,001. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Washington County PUMA, RI grew from 126,139 to 129,735, a 2.85% increase and its median household income grew from $86,970 to $92,001, a 5.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County PUMA, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.33%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.94%), White (Hispanic) (1.41%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.01%).

5.72% of the households in Washington County PUMA, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Washington County PUMA, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Rhode Island--Washington County PUMA, RI are University of Rhode Island (4,782 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Washington County PUMA, RI was $379,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.6%.

Most people in Washington County PUMA, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County PUMA, RI was 2 cars per household.

Washington County PUMA, RI borders New London County (North) PUMA, CT, New London County (South) PUMA, CT, Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY, Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, and Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI.

About the photo: Usquepaugh town in South Rhode Island

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Population & Diversity

Washington County PUMA, RI is home to a population of 130k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.7% of Washington County PUMA, RI residents were born outside of the country (6.1k people).

In 2021, there were 38.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Washington County PUMA, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.02k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.51k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Washington County PUMA, RI are Spanish (1,940 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (981 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (942 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,886

Women

51.3%

63,380

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 130,266 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Washington County PUMA, RI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County PUMA, RI was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County PUMA, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 263
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.02k ± 558
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.51k ± 314

3.48%

Hispanic Population

4.51k people

3.48% of the people in Washington County PUMA, RI are hispanic (4.51k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
914 ± 740 people
Mexico
593 ± 597 people
Canada
351 ± 459 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington County PUMA, RI was China, the natal country of 914 Washington County PUMA, RI residents, followed by Mexico with 593 and Canada with 351.

Foreign-Born Population

4.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.1k people

4.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.18k people

As of 2021, 4.7% of Washington County PUMA, RI residents (6.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County PUMA, RI was 4.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,940 households (1.55%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
981 households (0.785%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
942 households (0.754%)

5.72% of the households in Washington County PUMA, RI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Washington County PUMA, RI was Spanish. 1.55% of the households in Washington County PUMA, RI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,060 ± 378
Gulf War (2001-)
1,260 ± 300
Gulf War (1990s)
707 ± 270

Washington County PUMA, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County PUMA, RI employs 63.6k people. The largest industries in Washington County PUMA, RI are Restaurants & Food Services (4,532 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,347 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,286 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($217,133), Air transportation ($196,154), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($174,663).

Males in Washington County PUMA, RI have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,305. The income inequality in Washington County PUMA, RI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.484, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,148

Women

49.2%

31,110

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Washington County PUMA, RI in 2020 was 61,258 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Washington County PUMA, RI.

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Occupations

63.6k

2021 Value

3.88%

1 Year growth

± 3.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County PUMA, RI grew at a rate of 3.88%, from 61.3k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County PUMA, RI, are Other managers (1,898 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,831 people), and Postsecondary teachers (1,712 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County PUMA, 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

63.6k

2021 Value

3.88%

1 Year growth

± 3.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County PUMA, RI grew at a rate of 3.88%, from 61.3k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County PUMA, RI, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,532 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,347 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,286 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County PUMA, RI, though some of these residents may live in Washington County PUMA, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,958

Median earning men ± $2,348

$38,124

Median earning women ± $1,735

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($85,195), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,125), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,746).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($65,676), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,481), and Public Administration ($55,722).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Rhode Island. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Rhode Island to other states, or from other states to Rhode Island.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Rhode Island product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $13.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($8.26B) and Misc. mfg. prods. ($5.82B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Rhode Island products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$55.5B

2020 Value in Rhode Island

$99.7B

Projected 2050 Value in Rhode Island

79.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Rhode Island trade was $55.5B. This is expected to increase 79.5% to $99.7B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Rhode Island trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Rhode Island to other states, or from other states to Rhode Island.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$12.5B
Connecticut
$4.54B
New York
$2.93B

In 2020, the top outbound Rhode Island domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $12.5B, followed by Connecticut with $4.54B and New York and $2.93B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Rhode Island shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.977%).

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

Voting results are not available for Washington County PUMA, RI. Showing the available data for Rhode Island.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.977%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.977%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rhode Island for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Rhode Island

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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 2021, universities in Washington County PUMA, RI awarded 4,782 degrees. The student population of Washington County PUMA, RI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,426 male students and 10,085 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County PUMA, RI are White (3,437 and 74.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (388 and 8.37%), Unknown (310 and 6.68%), and Black or African American (213 and 4.59%).

The largest universities in Washington County PUMA, RI by number of degrees awarded are University of Rhode Island (4,782 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Rhode Island--Washington County PUMA, RI are Registered Nursing (349 and 7.3%), General Psychology (265 and 5.54%), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (184 and 3.85%).

The median tuition cost in South Rhode Island--Washington County PUMA, RI for a public four year colleges is $13,250 for in-state students and $31,272 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Washington County PUMA, RI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,511 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 17,511 students enrolled in Washington County PUMA, RI, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,400 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Speech Communication & Rhetoric
176 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
349 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
259 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Rhode Island--Washington County PUMA, RI was Speech Communication & Rhetoric with 176 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Rhode Island

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

4,782 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Rhode Island with 4,782 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,901 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County PUMA, RI, which is 0.66 times less than the 2,881 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,437 degrees mean that there were 8.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 388 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 ($13,250) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,082) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.415% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.383% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Washington County PUMA, RI in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (26.8k), High School or Equivalent (25.4k), and Some college (24.1k).

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 PUMA, RI was $379,200 in 2021, which is 1.55 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $359,300 to $379,200, a 5.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County PUMA, RI is 76.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Washington County PUMA, RI have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County PUMA, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County PUMA, RI is $92,001. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County PUMA, RI was Washington County PUMA, RI with a value of $92,001, followed by Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI and Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, with respective values of $91,896 and $79,880.

Housing

Property

$379,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,520

$38,960

Median Property Taxes

±$1,305

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

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

Rent vs Own

76.6%

Homeownership

2021

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.6% of the housing units in Washington County PUMA, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County PUMA, RI was Washington County PUMA, RI with a value of $92,001, followed by Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI and Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, with respective values of $91,896 and $79,880.

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

$92,001

Median Household Income

± $3,767

50.8k

Number of Households

± 1,730

In 2021, the median household income of the 50.8k households in Washington County PUMA, RI grew to $92,001 from the previous year's value of $86,970.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County PUMA, 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

0.484

2021 Wage GINI in Washington County PUMA, RI

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Washington County PUMA, RI

In 2021, the income inequality in Washington County PUMA, RI was 0.484 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.46% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington County PUMA, RI was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Washington County PUMA, RI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington County PUMA, RI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Worked At Home (9.48%)
Carpooled (5.48%)

In 2021, 79.9% of workers in Washington County PUMA, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.48%) and those who carpooled to work (5.48%).

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

27.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County PUMA, RI have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.74% of the workforce in Washington County PUMA, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, RI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.97% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County PUMA, RI (9.88k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. 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 PUMA, RI is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

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

97.5% of the population of Washington County PUMA, RI has health coverage, with 54.7% on employee plans, 9.86% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rhode Island see 994 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.19% decrease from the previous year (1006 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1530 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 224 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

994 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rhode Island

Primary care physicians in Rhode Island see an average of 994 patients per year. This represents a 1.19% decrease from the previous year (1,006 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.8% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% 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

2.48%

Uninsured

54.7%

Employer Coverage

9.86%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County PUMA, RI grew by 3.84% from 2.39% to 2.48%.

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