Quonochontaug, RI Demographics

A map of Quonochontaug's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	588	402	96.4%	95.3%
Hispanic	22	6	3.6%	1.4%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.9%
Multiracial	0	8	0.0%	1.9%

Quonochontaug, Rhode Island has an estimated population of 610, a dramatic increase from the 422 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.4% White, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Quonochontaug, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Quonochontaug has become 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 Quonochontaug, that probability was 9.2% in 2020 and 7.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Quonochontaug is ranked the 29th 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). Quonochontaug was ranked the 32nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Quonochontaug's White Population

588 residents of Quonochontaug, or 96.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Quonochontaug is significantly higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 68% of the population is White. Quonochontaug ranks 3rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Quonochontaug's White population has grown by an estimated 46.3%. White residents' share of Quonochontaug's population has increased from 95.3% to 96.4%.

Quonochontaug is more White than neighboring Charlestown (94.4% White), Westerly (88.2% White), and Ashaway (90.4% White). Quonochontaug is less White than neighboring Weekapaug (98.5% White), and Bradford (100% White).

Quonochontaug's Black Population

0 residents of Quonochontaug, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Quonochontaug is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Black. Quonochontaug ranks 28th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

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

Quonochontaug is less Black than neighboring Charlestown (2.3% Black), and Westerly (0.6% Black).

Quonochontaug's Asian Population

0 residents of Quonochontaug, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Quonochontaug is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Quonochontaug ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

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

Quonochontaug is less Asian than neighboring Westerly (3.1% Asian).

Quonochontaug's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Quonochontaug, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Quonochontaug is considerably lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 17.7% of the population is Hispanic. Quonochontaug ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Quonochontaug's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Quonochontaug's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.6%.

Quonochontaug is more Hispanic than neighboring Weekapaug (0% Hispanic), Bradford (0% Hispanic), Charlestown (0% Hispanic), Westerly (3.3% Hispanic), and Ashaway (2.7% Hispanic).

Quonochontaug's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Quonochontaug, 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 Quonochontaug is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Quonochontaug ranks 16th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

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

Quonochontaug is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westerly (0.8% Native American/Other).

Quonochontaug's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Quonochontaug, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Quonochontaug is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Multiracial. Quonochontaug ranks 35th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Quonochontaug's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Quonochontaug's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Quonochontaug is less Multiracial than neighboring Weekapaug (1.5% Multiracial), Charlestown (3.3% Multiracial), Westerly (4% Multiracial), and Ashaway (6.9% 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.