Ashaway, RI Demographics
A map of Ashaway's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,395 | 92.9% |
Multiracial | 49 | 3.3% |
Hispanic | 33 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 16 | 1.1% |
Asian | 6 | 0.4% |
Black | 2 | 0.1% |
Ashaway, Rhode Island had a population of 1,501 in 2020. It was 92.9% White, 0.1% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ashaway, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Ashaway is the 24th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Ashaway's White Population
1,395 residents of Ashaway identify as White, or 92.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Ashaway considerably larger than the White share of the population of Rhode Island (68.7% White). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Ashaway is ranked #6 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Ashaway is more White than neighboring Hopkinton (90.7% White), Bradford (83.7% White), Westerly (86% White), and Pawcatuck (87.6% White). Ashaway is less White than neighboring Weekapaug (94.6% White).
Ashaway's Black Population
2 residents of Ashaway identify as Black, or 0.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ashaway roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Rhode Island (5% Black). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Ashaway is ranked #33 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Ashaway is less Black than neighboring Hopkinton (0.6% Black), Bradford (1.6% Black), Westerly (1% Black), Pawcatuck (1.1% Black), and Weekapaug (0.4% Black).
Ashaway's Asian Population
6 residents of Ashaway identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ashaway roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Ashaway is ranked #29 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Ashaway is less Asian than neighboring Bradford (2.3% Asian), Westerly (3.1% Asian), Pawcatuck (2.2% Asian), and Weekapaug (1.3% Asian).
Ashaway's Hispanic Population
33 residents of Ashaway identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ashaway less than the Hispanic share of the population of Rhode Island (16.6% Hispanic). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Ashaway is ranked #25 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Ashaway is more Hispanic than neighboring Weekapaug (1.3% Hispanic). Ashaway is less Hispanic than neighboring Hopkinton (3.4% Hispanic), Bradford (3.6% Hispanic), Westerly (5.3% Hispanic), and Pawcatuck (3.8% Hispanic).
Ashaway's Native American/Other Population
16 residents of Ashaway identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ashaway roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Rhode Island (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Ashaway is ranked #13 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Ashaway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hopkinton (0.6% Native American/Other), Westerly (1% Native American/Other), Pawcatuck (0.8% Native American/Other), and Weekapaug (0.4% Native American/Other). Ashaway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bradford (2.3% Native American/Other).
Ashaway's Multiracial Population
49 residents of Ashaway identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ashaway roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Rhode Island (4.8% Multiracial). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Ashaway is ranked #27 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Ashaway is more Multiracial than neighboring Weekapaug (1.9% Multiracial). Ashaway is less Multiracial than neighboring Hopkinton (4.2% Multiracial), Bradford (6.5% Multiracial), Westerly (3.7% Multiracial), and Pawcatuck (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.