Demographics & People — Ashaway, Rhode Island
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,682 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 626 |
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| Family Households | 462 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,493 |
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| Black or African American | 20 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| English | 419 |
| German | 401 |
| French (except Basque) | 355 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 340 |
| Italian | 263 |
| Irish | 222 |
| Portuguese | 185 |
| Norwegian | 57 |
| Swedish | 48 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Language
| English Only | 1,595 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,595 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 76 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,169 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ashaway, Rhode Island.
