Chepachet, RI Demographics

A map of Chepachet's Population by Race

Chepachet, Rhode Island has an estimated population of 1,923, a large increase from the 1,704 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.3% White, 1.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chepachet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chepachet has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Rhode Island overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chepachet, that probability was 14.2% in 2020 and 7.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chepachet is ranked the 20th most populous place in Rhode Island, out of 36 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chepachet was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chepachet's White Population

1,852 residents of Chepachet, or 96.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chepachet is significantly higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 68% of the population is White. Chepachet ranks 7th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chepachet's White population has grown by an estimated 17.5%. White residents' share of Chepachet's population has increased from 92.5% to 96.3%.

Chepachet is more White than neighboring Pascoag (81% White), Harrisville (91.3% White), and Greenville (89.9% White). Chepachet is less White than neighboring Harmony (100% White), and Foster Center (100% White).

Chepachet's Black Population

10 residents of Chepachet, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chepachet is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Black. Chepachet ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chepachet's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Chepachet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Chepachet is more Black than neighboring Harrisville (0% Black), Harmony (0% Black), and Foster Center (0% Black). Chepachet is less Black than neighboring Greenville (1.7% Black).

Chepachet's Asian Population

20 residents of Chepachet, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chepachet is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Chepachet ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chepachet's Asian population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Asian residents' share of Chepachet's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Chepachet is more Asian than neighboring Harrisville (0% Asian), Harmony (0% Asian), Greenville (0.4% Asian), and Foster Center (0% Asian). Chepachet is less Asian than neighboring Pascoag (2.1% Asian).

Chepachet's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Chepachet, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chepachet is significantly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 17.7% of the population is Hispanic. Chepachet ranks 30th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chepachet's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 59.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Chepachet's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.7%.

Chepachet is more Hispanic than neighboring Harmony (0% Hispanic), and Foster Center (0% Hispanic). Chepachet is less Hispanic than neighboring Pascoag (14.2% Hispanic), Harrisville (1.5% Hispanic), and Greenville (4.9% Hispanic).

Chepachet's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Chepachet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chepachet is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Chepachet ranks 25th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chepachet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chepachet's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Chepachet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pascoag (0.4% Native American/Other), Harrisville (1.2% Native American/Other), and Greenville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Chepachet's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Chepachet, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chepachet is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Multiracial. Chepachet ranks 13th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chepachet's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Chepachet's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.5%.

Chepachet is more Multiracial than neighboring Harmony (0% Multiracial), and Foster Center (0% Multiracial). Chepachet is less Multiracial than neighboring Pascoag (1.8% Multiracial), Harrisville (5.9% Multiracial), and Greenville (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.