Wakefield-Peace Dale is a CDP located in Washington County Rhode Island. Wakefield-Peace Dale has a 2024 population of 11,627. Wakefield-Peace Dale is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 18.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,772 in 2020.
The average household income in Wakefield-Peace Dale is $126,103 with a poverty rate of 6.71%. The median age in Wakefield-Peace Dale is 41 years: 40.8 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wakefield-Peace Dale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,516 | 86.79% |
| Black or African American | 510 | 5.2% |
| Native American | 255 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 236 | 2.41% |
| Two or more races | 210 | 2.14% |
| Other race | 85 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,230 | 2.3 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Married | 2,255 | 2.97 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Non Family | 1,574 | 1.17 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 319 | 2.98 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Male | 82 | 2.77 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
68.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 359 | 4.95% |
| Associates Degree | 580 | 8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,385 | 32.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,950 | 26.9% |
| High School Graduate | 951 | 13.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 949 | 13.09% |
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 | 6,475 | 6,073 | 4,008 |
| Black | 212 | 212 | 39 |
| Asian | 208 | 196 | 135 |
| Hispanic | 177 | 159 | 114 |
| Native American | 153 | 153 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 84 | 39 |
| Other Race | 63 | 45 | 38 |
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 64.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,750 | $78,875 | $65,801 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,732 | $82,898 | $60,233 |
| High School Graduate | $25,595 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,658 | $19,658 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,102 | $70,228 | $52,128 |
| Some College | $60,930 | $70,558 | $39,697 |
$60,102
Average Earnings
$70,228
Average Male
$52,128
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.37% of Wakefield-Peace Dale residents speak only English, while 4.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 510 | 366 | 71.76% |
| White | 8,346 | 256 | 3.07% |
| Hispanic | 373 | 70 | 18.77% |
| Asian | 236 | 25 | 10.59% |
| Multiple | 210 | 4 | 1.9% |
| Other | 85 | 3 | 3.53% |
| Native | 252 | 1 | 0.4% |
6.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.95%
Male Poverty Rate
9.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wakefield-Peace Dale is Black, with 71.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wakefield-Peace Dale is Native, with 0.4% 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 7.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.27% |
| Some College | 0.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.66% |
| Female Employed | 4.7% |
| Male Employed | 0.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $135,667 | $152,696 |
| Households | $111,200 | $126,103 |
| Married Families | $150,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,500 | $76,432 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
480
Number of Veterans
416
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 283 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 214 |
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 55 to 64 | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 374 | 5.24% |
| Native American | 89 | 58.17% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 18.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
62.85%
Born in Wakefield-Peace Dale
94.9%
Native Born
5.1%
Foreign Born
1.08%
Non Citizen
4.02%
Naturalized
94.9% of Wakefield-Peace Dale residents were born in the United States, with 62.85% having been born in Rhode Island. 1.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,627 | 831 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 10,796 | 830 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 9,966 | -61 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 10,027 | 255 | 2.61% |
| 2020 | 9,772 | 0 | 0% |