Warwick, RI Demographics

A map of Warwick's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	68,287	69,807	82.1%	84.3%
Hispanic	5,699	5,019	6.9%	6.1%
Multiracial	3,852	3,314	4.6%	4.0%
Asian	2,861	2,550	3.4%	3.1%
Black	2,099	1,576	2.5%	1.9%
Native American/Other	377	557	0.5%	0.7%

Warwick, Rhode Island has an estimated population of 83,175, a less than 1% change from the 82,823 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.1% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, 2.5% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Warwick, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Warwick 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 Warwick, that probability was 28.3% in 2020 and 31.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Warwick is ranked the 3rd 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). Warwick was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Warwick's White Population

68,287 residents of Warwick, or 82.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Warwick is considerably higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 68% of the population is White. Warwick ranks 23rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warwick's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Warwick's population has decreased from 84.3% to 82.1%.

Warwick is more White than neighboring Cranston (65.3% White), East Providence (72.8% White), Providence (33.1% White), Pawtucket (46.3% White), and Melville (43.3% White).

Warwick's Black Population

2,099 residents of Warwick, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Warwick is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Black. Warwick ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warwick's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.2%. Black residents' share of Warwick's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.5%.

Warwick is less Black than neighboring Cranston (5.3% Black), East Providence (5.9% Black), Providence (10.2% Black), Pawtucket (11% Black), and Melville (5.4% Black).

Warwick's Asian Population

2,861 residents of Warwick, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Warwick is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Warwick ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warwick's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Asian residents' share of Warwick's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Warwick is more Asian than neighboring East Providence (2.6% Asian), and Pawtucket (1.2% Asian). Warwick is less Asian than neighboring Cranston (6.8% Asian), Providence (6.2% Asian), and Melville (4.2% Asian).

Warwick's Hispanic Population

5,699 residents of Warwick, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Warwick is considerably lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 17.7% of the population is Hispanic. Warwick ranks 12th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warwick's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Warwick's population has increased from 6.1% to 6.9%.

Warwick is less Hispanic than neighboring Cranston (18.8% Hispanic), East Providence (9.4% Hispanic), Providence (45.3% Hispanic), Pawtucket (26.8% Hispanic), and Melville (23.9% Hispanic).

Warwick's Native American/Other Population

377 residents of Warwick, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Warwick is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Warwick ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warwick's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Warwick's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Warwick is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melville (0% Native American/Other). Warwick is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Providence (2.6% Native American/Other), Providence (1.6% Native American/Other), and Pawtucket (2.5% Native American/Other).

Warwick's Multiracial Population

3,852 residents of Warwick, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Warwick is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Multiracial. Warwick ranks 16th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warwick's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Warwick's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.6%.

Warwick is more Multiracial than neighboring Cranston (3.3% Multiracial), and Providence (3.6% Multiracial). Warwick is less Multiracial than neighboring East Providence (6.7% Multiracial), Pawtucket (12.1% 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.