Washington County, Rhode Island
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington County
- State
- Rhode Island
- FIPS Code
- 44009
- State FIPS
- 44
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 329.28 sq mi
- Water Area
- 233.50 sq mi
- Total Area
- 562.78 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.396792
- Longitude
- -71.620282
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 127,810
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 107,970
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 123,254 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 4,551 | 3.6% |
| White | 116,378 | 91.1% |
| Black | 1,630 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 1,751 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 348 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 336 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 104,872 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,097 | 2.9% |
| White | 99,703 | 92.3% |
| Black | 1,791 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 2,136 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,166 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 215 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 130,344
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $109,915
- Poverty Rate
- 7.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,152
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 116,802 | 89.6% |
| Black | 1,738 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 2,844 | 2.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 97,702
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 33,611 | 34.4% |
| Republican | 16,597 | 17.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 47,494 | 48.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 46,707 | 47.8% |
| Female | 50,668 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 82,349 | 84.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,582 | 3.7% |
| Black | 157 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1,133 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 59,288
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 50,770 | 61.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,849 | 51.6% |
| Black | 75 | 47.8% |
| Asian | 536 | 47.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 27,915 | 59.8% |
| Female | 31,239 | 61.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 15,189 (16.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 48,185 (53.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 66,385
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $549,806
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,396
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 15.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.