Woonsocket, Rhode Island Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Woonsocket, RI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Woonsocket | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,521 | 1,100,398 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5486.3 | 712.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.67% | 0.50% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 41.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 17,618 | 441,025 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Woonsocket declined by 0.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 43,521 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Woonsocket is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.5% of residents. That is 0.9 points above Rhode Island as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,266 21.3% -0.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,771 22.5% +0.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,278 19.0% -1.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,682 15.4% -2.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Rhode Island, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.3% of the people living in Woonsocket and men 47.7%.
- Women 52.3% Rhode Island 51.2%
- Men 47.7% Rhode Island 48.8%
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Economy
Woonsocket has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Woonsocket | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,013 | $88,093 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.40% | 5.24% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Woonsocket is about 31% lower than in Rhode Island.
Housing
| Metric | Woonsocket | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $320,803 | $360,248 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,161 | $1,341 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 37.2% | 63.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Woonsocket is about 23.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,161 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Woonsocket spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 215 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Woonsocket | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.8 | 21.9 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.6 | 43.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 215 | 183 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,671 | $5,668 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,623 | 11,274 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,353 | 2,085 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Woonsocket is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Rhode Island.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Woonsocket has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Woonsocket | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 33.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 2.38 | 2.53 |
Health
Woonsocket has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Woonsocket | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.7% | 11.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.7% | 14.8% | 19.0% |
Woonsocket, RI Compared With Nearby Cities
How Woonsocket, RI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket, RI | 43,521 | $61,013 #2/2 | $320,803 #2/2 | 25.8 min #1/2 |
| Franklin Town, MA | 33,154 | $143,537 | $449,987 | 31.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
About 43,521 people live in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in 17,618 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Woonsocket, Rhode Island urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Woonsocket, Rhode Island has 5,486 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 63 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
The median home costs 5.3 times the median household income ($320,803 against $61,013), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,161 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
Unemployment in Woonsocket, Rhode Island is 6.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Woonsocket, Rhode Island have a college degree?
17.6% of adults in Woonsocket, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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