Portsmouth town is located in Newport County Rhode Island. Portsmouth town has a 2024 population of 17,264. Portsmouth town is currently declining at a rate of -1.05% annually and its population has decreased by -3.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,839 in 2020.
The average household income in Portsmouth town is $155,226 with a poverty rate of 4.42%. The median age in Portsmouth town is 47.9 years: 46.2 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portsmouth town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,794 | 89.03% |
| Two or more races | 1,538 | 8.67% |
| Asian | 187 | 1.05% |
| Black or African American | 165 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.29% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,280 | 2.39 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Married | 4,256 | 2.89 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 2,111 | 1.19 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 688 | 2.93 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Male | 225 | 2.41 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 357 | 2.72% |
| Associates Degree | 1,087 | 8.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,627 | 35.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,154 | 24.07% |
| High School Graduate | 2,073 | 15.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 0.93% |
| Some College | 1,681 | 12.83% |
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 | 11,827 | 11,481 | 7,304 |
| 2+ Races | 790 | 710 | 219 |
| Hispanic | 707 | 574 | 202 |
| Asian | 131 | 131 | 83 |
| Black | 95 | 95 | 82 |
| Native American | 51 | 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 black people with a rate of 86.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,926 | $102,450 | $55,861 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,750 | $122,202 | $72,966 |
| High School Graduate | $40,357 | $50,062 | $36,354 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,319 | $42,554 | $40,294 |
| Overall | $65,518 | $83,252 | $51,846 |
| Some College | $57,927 | $59,720 | $49,453 |
$65,518
Average Earnings
$83,252
Average Male
$51,846
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.41% of Portsmouth town residents speak only English, while 8.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,402 | 549 | 3.56% |
| Multiple | 1,518 | 204 | 13.44% |
| Hispanic | 1,127 | 199 | 17.66% |
| Other | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Asian | 151 | 4 | 2.65% |
4.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.75%
Male Poverty Rate
4.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portsmouth town is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portsmouth town is Asian, with 2.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.29% |
| Some College | 4.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.18% |
| Male Employed | 2.31% |
| Female Employed | 1.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $151,063 | $184,389 |
| Households | $119,500 | $155,226 |
| Married Families | $170,338 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,572 | $80,890 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,496
Number of Veterans
1,391
Male Veterans
105
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 737 |
| First Gulf War | 391 |
| Second Gulf War | 329 |
| Korea | 93 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 553 |
| 65 to 74 | 421 |
| 35 to 54 | 278 |
| 55 to 64 | 177 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,371 | 10.6% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 11.23% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 7.11% |
| Black | 31 | 70.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
35.96%
Born in Portsmouth town
93.9%
Native Born
6.1%
Foreign Born
2.74%
Non Citizen
3.36%
Naturalized
93.9% of Portsmouth town residents were born in the United States, with 35.96% having been born in Rhode Island. 2.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,349 | -183 | -1.11% |
| 2028 | 16,532 | -183 | -1.09% |
| 2027 | 16,715 | -183 | -1.08% |
| 2026 | 16,898 | -183 | -1.07% |
| 2025 | 17,081 | -183 | -1.06% |
| 2024 | 17,264 | -183 | -1.05% |
| 2023 | 17,447 | -183 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 17,630 | -236 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 17,866 | 27 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 17,839 | 591 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 17,248 | -103 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 17,351 | -113 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 17,464 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 17,462 | 19 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 17,443 | -34 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 17,477 | 12 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 17,465 | 66 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 17,399 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 17,397 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 17,393 | 0 | 0% |