Misquamicut, Rhode Island Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 348, Misquamicut'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

Misquamicut is a small community located in Rhode Island, within Washington County. The total population is 348. It ranks as the 32nd most populous out of 36 Census-designated places in Rhode Island.

Age Demographics

The median age in Misquamicut is 67.3 years. This is 66% higher than the state median of 40.6 years. Only 0.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 27.3% 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 Misquamicut is $109,643. This is 25% higher than the state median of $87,796. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Misquamicut, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $815,900. Housing costs are 102% higher than the state median of $404,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 63.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Misquamicut 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

60.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% higher than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%. Notably, 32.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Misquamicut, 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.