Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Narragansett Pier is a small community located in Rhode Island, within Washington County. The total population is 3,167. It ranks as the 18th most populous out of 36 Census-designated places in Rhode Island.

Age Demographics

The median age in Narragansett Pier is 57.1 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 40.6 years. Only 8.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.1% 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 Narragansett Pier is $82,192. This is 6% lower than the state median of $87,796. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $851,300. Housing costs are 111% higher than the state median of $404,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 63.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Narragansett Pier has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.2%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.2%) is well below the state average of 17.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.

Education

58.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 96.2%. Notably, 32.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Narragansett Pier, 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.