Hopkinton, Rhode Island Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 206, Hopkinton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hopkinton is a small community located in Rhode Island, within Washington County. The total population is 206. It ranks as the 35th most populous out of 36 Census-designated places in Rhode Island.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hopkinton is 71.6 years. This is 76% higher than the state median of 40.6 years. 26.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hopkinton is $21,274. This is 76% lower than the state median of $87,796. It is also 74% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hopkinton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $273,400. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $404,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 12.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 33.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% lower than the state average of 63.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Hopkinton was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

8.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hopkinton, Rhode Island is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Rhode Island state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 36 Census-designated places in Rhode Island. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.