Woonsocket, RI Demographics
A map of Woonsocket's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 25,805 | 59.7% |
Hispanic | 9,086 | 21.0% |
Black | 2,992 | 6.9% |
Asian | 2,465 | 5.7% |
Multiracial | 2,377 | 5.5% |
Native American/Other | 515 | 1.2% |
Woonsocket, Rhode Island had a population of 43,240 in 2020. It was 59.7% White, 6.9% Black, 5.7% Asian, 21.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Woonsocket, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Woonsocket is the 6th 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).
Woonsocket's White Population
25,805 residents of Woonsocket identify as White, or 59.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Woonsocket slightly less than the White share of the population of Rhode Island (68.7% White). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Woonsocket is ranked #33 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Woonsocket is less White than neighboring Cumberland Hill (85.5% White), Bellingham (85.6% White), Franklin Town (85.1% White), Greenville (91.8% White), and Valley Falls (77.5% White).
Woonsocket's Black Population
2,992 residents of Woonsocket identify as Black, or 6.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Woonsocket roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Rhode Island (5% Black). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Woonsocket is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Woonsocket is more Black than neighboring Cumberland Hill (1.5% Black), Bellingham (1.9% Black), Franklin Town (1.9% Black), Greenville (0.7% Black), and Valley Falls (2.7% Black).
Woonsocket's Asian Population
2,465 residents of Woonsocket identify as Asian, or 5.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Woonsocket roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Woonsocket is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Woonsocket is more Asian than neighboring Cumberland Hill (5.3% Asian), Bellingham (3% Asian), Franklin Town (5.5% Asian), Greenville (1.6% Asian), and Valley Falls (1.5% Asian).
Woonsocket's Hispanic Population
9,086 residents of Woonsocket identify as Hispanic, or 21.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Woonsocket roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Rhode Island (16.6% Hispanic). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Woonsocket is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Woonsocket is more Hispanic than neighboring Cumberland Hill (4.2% Hispanic), Bellingham (4.4% Hispanic), Franklin Town (3.7% Hispanic), Greenville (3.3% Hispanic), and Valley Falls (12.7% Hispanic).
Woonsocket's Native American/Other Population
515 residents of Woonsocket identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Woonsocket 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, Woonsocket is ranked #10 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Woonsocket is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cumberland Hill (0.4% Native American/Other), Bellingham (0.6% Native American/Other), Franklin Town (0.7% Native American/Other), and Greenville (0.4% Native American/Other). Woonsocket is less Native American/Other than neighboring Valley Falls (1.4% Native American/Other).
Woonsocket's Multiracial Population
2,377 residents of Woonsocket identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Woonsocket roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Rhode Island (4.8% Multiracial). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Woonsocket is ranked #9 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Woonsocket is more Multiracial than neighboring Cumberland Hill (3.1% Multiracial), Bellingham (4.5% Multiracial), Franklin Town (3.1% Multiracial), Greenville (2% Multiracial), and Valley Falls (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.