North Smithfield town is located in Providence County Rhode Island. North Smithfield town has a 2024 population of 12,642. North Smithfield town is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,585 in 2020.
The average household income in North Smithfield town is $114,440 with a poverty rate of 5.61%. The median age in North Smithfield town is 47.2 years: 45.1 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Smithfield town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,069 | 96.28% |
| Two or more races | 258 | 2.06% |
| Asian | 120 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.28% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,100 | 2.4 | 77 | 23 |
| Married | 2,713 | 2.99 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Non Family | 1,765 | 1.21 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Female | 409 | 3.51 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 213 | 2.65 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
77.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 372 | 3.93% |
| Associates Degree | 1,284 | 13.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,919 | 20.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 880 | 9.3% |
| High School Graduate | 2,447 | 25.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 278 | 2.94% |
| Some College | 2,282 | 24.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,097 | 8,503 | 2,693 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 134 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 134 | 98 | 31 |
| Asian | 63 | 43 | 27 |
| Black | 45 | 45 | 15 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,256 | $80,375 | $59,937 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,369 | $90,313 | $69,250 |
| High School Graduate | $46,183 | $54,271 | $33,906 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,375 | $47,606 | $31,083 |
| Overall | $58,247 | $64,859 | $49,526 |
| Some College | $58,582 | $67,750 | $47,595 |
$58,247
Average Earnings
$64,859
Average Male
$49,526
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.03% of North Smithfield town residents speak only English, while 5.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,606 | 594 | 5.12% |
| Hispanic | 318 | 53 | 16.67% |
| Multiple | 258 | 33 | 12.79% |
| Black | 45 | 11 | 24.44% |
| Other | 7 | 5 | 71.43% |
5.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.76%
Male Poverty Rate
6.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Smithfield town is Other, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Smithfield town is White, with 5.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.21% |
| High School | 8.74% |
| Some College | 2.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 2.84% |
| Female Employed | 2.45% |
| Male Employed | 1.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,202 | $141,319 |
| Households | $96,677 | $114,440 |
| Married Families | $139,837 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,453 | $61,813 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
973
Number of Veterans
966
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 353 |
| Second Gulf War | 327 |
| Korea | 132 |
| First Gulf War | 75 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 300 |
| 65 to 74 | 265 |
| 18 to 34 | 258 |
| 35 to 54 | 99 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 973 | 9.72% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.52%
Born in North Smithfield town
96.11%
Native Born
3.89%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
3.54%
Naturalized
96.11% of North Smithfield town residents were born in the United States, with 75.52% having been born in Rhode Island. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,847 | 41 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 12,806 | 41 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 12,765 | 41 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 12,724 | 41 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 12,683 | 41 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 12,642 | 41 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 12,601 | 41 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 12,560 | -24 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 12,584 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 12,585 | 39 | 0.31% |
| 2019 | 12,546 | 41 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 12,505 | 113 | 0.91% |
| 2017 | 12,392 | 30 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 12,362 | 59 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 12,303 | 84 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 12,219 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 12,222 | 87 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 12,135 | 134 | 1.12% |
| 2011 | 12,001 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 11,987 | 0 | 0% |