Town · Rhode Island
Coventry, Rhode Island
Coventry, town, in Kent County, Rhode Island. Coventry had 36,281 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 35,688 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 35,907 (±24). GEOID 4400318640.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
36,281
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 35,688 · ACS 2020-2024: 35,907 ±24
Median household income
$102,946
±$7,851 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $87,796
Median home value
$356,200
±$10,681 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $404,200
Median gross rent
$1,206
±$155 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $1,342
Where is Coventry and what county is it in?
Coventry is a town in Kent County, Rhode Island. It covers 59.1 square miles of land, 604 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Coventry: Greene (CDP, 914 in 2020).
Coventry is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Coventry, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 36,281 people lived in Coventry on July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, in line with Rhode Island (+1.6%). The 2020 Census counted 35,688 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 35,907 (±24).
| Measure | Coventry | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 35,907±24 | 171,456 | +1,280 |
| Households | 14,505±476 | 72,839 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.08 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,430±500 | 76,529 | no clear change |
Coventry's population since 2000
From 33,668 in 2000 to 36,281 in 2025: up 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Coventry as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Coventry?
The median resident of Coventry is 44.0 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.5%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Coventry | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0±1.1 | 43.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2%±1.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2%±1.4 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 49.1%±1.5 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5%±1.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.1%±1.9 pts | 83.7% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.9 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5%±1.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4%±1.9 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4%±1.5 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.2%±2.9 pts | 34.7% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6%±1.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9%±1.3 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Coventry earn?
Half of Coventry's 14,505 households earn less than $102,946 a year (±$7,851), against $94,345 in Kent County and $87,796 in Rhode Island. In 2015-2019 the median was $90,323 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,623 after inflation. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Coventry | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,946±$7,851 | $94,345 | +$12,623 |
| Mean household income | $119,669±$6,706 | $119,389 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,023±$2,554 | $50,854 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4%±1.7 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.9%±3.6 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.5%±2.9 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8%±1.2 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9%±1.4 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Coventry?
Owners occupy 82.0% of Coventry's occupied homes and renters 18.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $356,200 by its owner (±$10,681). The median renter pays $1,206 a month including utilities, and 47.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Coventry | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $356,200±$10,681 | $366,100 | +$59,234 |
| Median gross rent | $1,206±$155 | $1,327 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.8%±9.8 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,187±$81 | $2,195 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.0%±3.4 pts | 73.1% | +4.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.0%±3.4 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Housing units | 15,430±500 | 76,529 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8%±2.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.6%±2.9 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.5%±1.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2%±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.2%±2.3 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4%±1.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Coventry building?
Builders took permits for 50 new housing units in Coventry in 2025 (46 in single-family houses), 1.4 per 1,000 residents against 1.6 across Rhode Island.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Coventry work and get to work?
79.0% of Coventry's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Coventry | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.7%±2.0 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0%±2.9 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5%±2.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3%±2.2 pts | 11.9% | +8.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.0 min±1.1 | 25.1 min | −2.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Coventry?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Coventry (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $76,083 (Tract 206.02) to $131,607 (Tract 207.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 206.01Kent County | 6,768 | $130,699 |
| Tract 207.03Kent County | 6,588 | $120,930 |
| Tract 206.03Kent County | 6,462 | $95,795 |
| Tract 206.04Kent County | 5,541 | $77,912 |
| Tract 207.02Kent County | 5,226 | $126,786 |
| Tract 206.02Kent County | 3,412 | $76,083 |
| Tract 207.01Kent County | 1,910 | $131,607 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Coventry) · Census block assignment files
How does Coventry compare with other places in Rhode Island?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Coventry is the 270th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 31 in Rhode Island.
Coventry ranks 28th of 57 places in Rhode Island with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 2nd | 31 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 20th | 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th | 57 |
| Median household income | 28th | 57 |
| Per capita income | 33rd | 57 |
| Median home value | 45th | 56 |
| Median gross rent | 43rd | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 20th | 45 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46th | 57 |
| Median age | 29th | 57 |
| Owner-occupied share | 17th | 56 |
| Work from home | 36th | 49 |
| Travel time to work | 27th | 57 |
Coventry's figures with every place in Rhode Island (CSV)
Every place in Rhode Island, sortable · Compare Coventry with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Coventry?
9 of the 57 figures for Coventry on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Coventry are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.