Misquamicut, RI Demographics

A map of Misquamicut's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	348	418	100.0%	96.3%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.5%
Hispanic	0	5	0.0%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.9%
Multiracial	0	5	0.0%	1.2%

Misquamicut, Rhode Island has an estimated population of 348, a large decrease from the 434 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Misquamicut, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Misquamicut 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 Misquamicut, that probability was 7.2% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Misquamicut is ranked the 32nd 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). Misquamicut was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Misquamicut's White Population

348 residents of Misquamicut, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Misquamicut is significantly higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 68% of the population is White. Misquamicut ranks 1st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Misquamicut's White population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. White residents' share of Misquamicut's population has increased from 96.3% to 100.0%.

Misquamicut is more White than neighboring Watch Hill (87.7% White), Westerly (88.2% White), Weekapaug (98.5% White), Pawcatuck (81.9% White), and Stonington (87.5% White).

Misquamicut's Black Population

0 residents of Misquamicut, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Misquamicut is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Black. Misquamicut ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Misquamicut's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Misquamicut's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Misquamicut is less Black than neighboring Westerly (0.6% Black), and Pawcatuck (4.1% Black).

Misquamicut's Asian Population

0 residents of Misquamicut, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Misquamicut is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Misquamicut ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Misquamicut's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Misquamicut's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Misquamicut is less Asian than neighboring Watch Hill (12.3% Asian), Westerly (3.1% Asian), Pawcatuck (4.5% Asian), and Stonington (0.9% Asian).

Misquamicut's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Misquamicut, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Misquamicut is significantly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 17.7% of the population is Hispanic. Misquamicut ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Misquamicut's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Misquamicut's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Misquamicut is less Hispanic than neighboring Westerly (3.3% Hispanic), Pawcatuck (4.2% Hispanic), and Stonington (8.6% Hispanic).

Misquamicut's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Misquamicut, 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 Misquamicut is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Misquamicut ranks 18th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Misquamicut's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Misquamicut's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Misquamicut is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westerly (0.8% Native American/Other), Pawcatuck (0.3% Native American/Other), and Stonington (0.7% Native American/Other).

Misquamicut's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Misquamicut, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Misquamicut is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Multiracial. Misquamicut ranks 36th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Misquamicut's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Misquamicut's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Misquamicut is less Multiracial than neighboring Westerly (4% Multiracial), Weekapaug (1.5% Multiracial), Pawcatuck (5.1% Multiracial), and Stonington (2.4% 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.