Tiverton, RI Demographics

A map of Tiverton's Population by Race

Tiverton, Rhode Island has an estimated population of 8,091, an increase from the 7,809 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tiverton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tiverton has become 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 Tiverton, that probability was 17.7% in 2020 and 21.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tiverton is ranked the 15th 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). Tiverton was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tiverton's White Population

7,173 residents of Tiverton, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tiverton is significantly higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 68% of the population is White. Tiverton ranks 18th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tiverton's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Tiverton's population has decreased from 90.6% to 88.7%.

Tiverton is more White than neighboring Ocean Grove (77.3% White), North Westport (85.8% White), Fall River (67.6% White), and Melville (43.3% White). Tiverton is less White than neighboring Somerset (90.2% White).

Tiverton's Black Population

163 residents of Tiverton, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tiverton is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Black. Tiverton ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tiverton's Black population has grown by an estimated 89.5%. Black residents' share of Tiverton's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.0%.

Tiverton is more Black than neighboring Ocean Grove (0% Black), Somerset (0.4% Black), and North Westport (0% Black). Tiverton is less Black than neighboring Fall River (5.6% Black), and Melville (5.4% Black).

Tiverton's Asian Population

44 residents of Tiverton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tiverton is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Tiverton ranks 20th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tiverton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 56.4%. Asian residents' share of Tiverton's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Tiverton is more Asian than neighboring Ocean Grove (0.4% Asian), and North Westport (0% Asian). Tiverton is less Asian than neighboring Somerset (2.3% Asian), Fall River (2.7% Asian), and Melville (4.2% Asian).

Tiverton's Hispanic Population

384 residents of Tiverton, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tiverton is considerably lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 17.7% of the population is Hispanic. Tiverton ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tiverton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 53.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Tiverton's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.7%.

Tiverton is more Hispanic than neighboring Somerset (2.4% Hispanic), and North Westport (1.8% Hispanic). Tiverton is less Hispanic than neighboring Ocean Grove (20.2% Hispanic), Fall River (13.5% Hispanic), and Melville (23.9% Hispanic).

Tiverton's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Tiverton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tiverton is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Tiverton ranks 29th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tiverton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tiverton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Tiverton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ocean Grove (0% Native American/Other), and Melville (0% Native American/Other). Tiverton is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Westport (0.9% Native American/Other), and Fall River (1.9% Native American/Other).

Tiverton's Multiracial Population

315 residents of Tiverton, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tiverton is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Multiracial. Tiverton ranks 25th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tiverton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Tiverton's population has increased from 3.4% to 3.9%.

Tiverton is more Multiracial than neighboring Ocean Grove (2.1% Multiracial). Tiverton is less Multiracial than neighboring Somerset (4.6% Multiracial), North Westport (11.5% Multiracial), Fall River (8.6% Multiracial), and Melville (23.2% 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.