Woonsocket, RI Demographics

A map of Woonsocket's Population by Race

Woonsocket, Rhode Island has an estimated population of 43,521, a less than 1% change from the 43,240 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.1% White, 25.5% Hispanic, 8.3% Multiracial, 7.0% Asian, 6.0% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woonsocket, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woonsocket has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Woonsocket, that probability was 58.9% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woonsocket is ranked the 6th 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). Woonsocket was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woonsocket's White Population

22,682 residents of Woonsocket, or 52.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woonsocket is significantly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 68% of the population is White. Woonsocket ranks 33rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woonsocket's White population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. White residents' share of Woonsocket's population has decreased from 59.7% to 52.1%.

Woonsocket is less White than neighboring Cumberland Hill (80.6% White), Bellingham (87.6% White), Franklin Town (82.2% White), Greenville (89.9% White), and Valley Falls (77.6% White).

Woonsocket's Black Population

2,610 residents of Woonsocket, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woonsocket is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Black. Woonsocket ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woonsocket's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Black residents' share of Woonsocket's population has decreased from 6.9% to 6.0%.

Woonsocket is more Black than neighboring Cumberland Hill (1.5% Black), Bellingham (0.9% Black), Franklin Town (2.1% Black), and Greenville (1.7% Black). Woonsocket is less Black than neighboring Valley Falls (6.6% Black).

Woonsocket's Asian Population

3,031 residents of Woonsocket, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woonsocket is slightly higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Woonsocket ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woonsocket's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. Asian residents' share of Woonsocket's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.0%.

Woonsocket is more Asian than neighboring Bellingham (1.7% Asian), Franklin Town (6% Asian), Greenville (0.4% Asian), and Valley Falls (0.5% Asian). Woonsocket is less Asian than neighboring Cumberland Hill (9.2% Asian).

Woonsocket's Hispanic Population

11,115 residents of Woonsocket, or 25.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woonsocket is higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 17.7% of the population is Hispanic. Woonsocket ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woonsocket's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Woonsocket's population has increased from 21.0% to 25.5%.

Woonsocket is more Hispanic than neighboring Cumberland Hill (3.8% Hispanic), Bellingham (6% Hispanic), Franklin Town (5.3% Hispanic), Greenville (4.9% Hispanic), and Valley Falls (9.2% Hispanic).

Woonsocket's Native American/Other Population

486 residents of Woonsocket, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woonsocket is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Woonsocket ranks 10th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woonsocket's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woonsocket's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Woonsocket is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cumberland Hill (0.4% Native American/Other), Bellingham (0.3% Native American/Other), Greenville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Valley Falls (0.2% Native American/Other).

Woonsocket's Multiracial Population

3,597 residents of Woonsocket, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woonsocket is slightly higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Multiracial. Woonsocket ranks 9th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woonsocket's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Woonsocket's population has increased from 5.5% to 8.3%.

Woonsocket is more Multiracial than neighboring Cumberland Hill (4.5% Multiracial), Bellingham (3.6% Multiracial), Franklin Town (3.3% Multiracial), Greenville (2.5% Multiracial), and Valley Falls (6% 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.