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Woonsocket, RI

Founded 1867Providence CountyElev. 56 m
Population
43,074
Median home
$268,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Woonsocket

Woonsocket is home to roughly 43,074 residents. Woonsocket was founded in 1867 and sits in Providence County. The median age is 35.7 and the median household income is $58,614. Homes carry a median value of $268,000, and about 38% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (53.8%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
43,074
Median age
35.7
Median household income
$58,614
Per-capita income
$30,593
Poverty rate
19.7%
High-school grad or higher
81.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
Unemployment
8.1%
Avg. commute
28.6 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White53.8%
Hispanic or Latino25.8%
Black6%
Asian6.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.1%
Sales & office22.1%
Service20%
Production, transportation & material moving19.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$268,000
Median gross rent
$1,116/mo
Owner-occupied
38.1%
Median year built
1950
Households
17,465
Avg. household size
2.42

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Woonsocket has 13 public schools — 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading16%
Math7%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BEACON Charter SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Woonsocket Career an Tech Ctr.HighGrades 9–12
Woonsocket High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Founders AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8charter
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa NovaMiddleGrades 6–8
Woonsocket Middle at HamletMiddleGrades 6–8
Bernon Heights SchoolElementary
Globe Park SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Harris SchoolElementary
Kevin K. Coleman SchoolElementary
Leo A. Savoie SchoolElementary
Pothier-Citizens Elem CampusElementaryGrades -1–5
RISE Prep Mayoral AcademyElementarycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime13% above national
Woonsocket435
Rhode Island169
United States386
↓ 25% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime18% below national
Woonsocket1,608
Rhode Island1,131
United States1,952
↓ 24% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Woonsocket Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Woonsocket.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Providence County
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Woonsocket is in Providence County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Woonsocket was founded in 1867 and sits in Providence County. Elevation ~56 m.

Map of Woonsocket
Woonsocket, RI
Where Woonsocket is
ProvidenceWarwickCranstonPawtucketEast ProvidenceWoonsocket
Historic places

39 on the National Register of Historic Places.

1761 MilestoneSt. Andrews Episcopal ChapelSt. Charles Borromeo Church ComplexWilbur, Frank, HouseL'Eglise du Precieux SangHanora MillsWoonsocket City HallStadium Building
Notable people from Woonsocket
Bryan BerardJ. Howard McGrathBrian BoucherNap LajoieGabby HartnettDuke RobillardDave McKennaRocco BaldelliEddie DowlingAnne Lucy Bosworth Focke
People searches in Woonsocket
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Nearby cities
Central Falls (9 mi)Pawtucket (11 mi)Providence (13 mi)Cranston (16 mi)East Providence (16 mi)Warwick (21 mi)

Common questions

Woonsocket — frequently asked

What is the population of Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
Woonsocket has a population of about 43,074, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Woonsocket?
The median home value in Woonsocket is $268,000, and the median gross rent is $1,116/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Woonsocket safe? What is the crime rate?
Woonsocket Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 435 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Woonsocket face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Providence County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Woonsocket?
Woonsocket has 13 public schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Woonsocket?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Woonsocket. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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