Pascoag, RI Demographics

A map of Pascoag's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,570	4,242	81.0%	91.4%
Hispanic	625	178	14.2%	3.8%
Asian	92	15	2.1%	0.3%
Multiracial	80	166	1.8%	3.6%
Black	24	26	0.5%	0.6%
Native American/Other	19	14	0.4%	0.3%

Pascoag, Rhode Island has an estimated population of 4,410, a decrease from the 4,641 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 14.2% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pascoag, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pascoag has become considerably more 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 Pascoag, that probability was 16.2% in 2020 and 32.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pascoag is ranked the 17th 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). Pascoag was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pascoag's White Population

3,570 residents of Pascoag, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pascoag is considerably higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 68% of the population is White. Pascoag ranks 14th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pascoag's White population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. White residents' share of Pascoag's population has decreased from 91.4% to 81.0%.

Pascoag is less White than neighboring Harrisville (91.3% White), Chepachet (96.3% White), Harmony (100% White), East Douglas (92% White), and Foster Center (100% White).

Pascoag's Black Population

24 residents of Pascoag, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pascoag is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Black. Pascoag ranks 26th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pascoag's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Black residents' share of Pascoag's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Pascoag is more Black than neighboring Harrisville (0% Black), Harmony (0% Black), and Foster Center (0% Black). Pascoag is less Black than neighboring East Douglas (0.7% Black).

Pascoag's Asian Population

92 residents of Pascoag, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pascoag is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Pascoag ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pascoag's Asian population has grown by an estimated 513.3%. Asian residents' share of Pascoag's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.1%.

Pascoag is more Asian than neighboring Harrisville (0% Asian), Chepachet (1% Asian), Harmony (0% Asian), East Douglas (0% Asian), and Foster Center (0% Asian).

Pascoag's Hispanic Population

625 residents of Pascoag, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pascoag is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 17.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pascoag ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pascoag's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 251.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Pascoag's population has increased from 3.8% to 14.2%.

Pascoag is more Hispanic than neighboring Harrisville (1.5% Hispanic), Chepachet (0.7% Hispanic), Harmony (0% Hispanic), East Douglas (7% Hispanic), and Foster Center (0% Hispanic).

Pascoag's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Pascoag, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pascoag is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pascoag ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pascoag's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pascoag's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Pascoag is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chepachet (0% Native American/Other), Harmony (0% Native American/Other), East Douglas (0% Native American/Other), and Foster Center (0% Native American/Other). Pascoag is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harrisville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Pascoag's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Pascoag, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pascoag is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Multiracial. Pascoag ranks 21st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pascoag's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Pascoag's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.8%.

Pascoag is more Multiracial than neighboring Chepachet (1.5% Multiracial), Harmony (0% Multiracial), East Douglas (0.2% Multiracial), and Foster Center (0% Multiracial). Pascoag is less Multiracial than neighboring Harrisville (5.9% 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.