Town · Rhode Island
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
South Kingstown, town, in Washington County, Rhode Island. South Kingstown had 32,009 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 31,931 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 32,073 (±23). GEOID 4400967460.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,009
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,931 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,073 ±23
Median household income
$108,960
±$9,750 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $87,796
Median home value
$560,200
±$21,673 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $404,200
Median gross rent
$1,368
±$194 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $1,342
Where is South Kingstown and what county is it in?
South Kingstown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island. It covers 56.4 square miles of land, 566 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside South Kingstown: Wakefield-Peace Dale (CDP, 8,925 in 2020) and Kingston (CDP, 7,825 in 2020). Part of Charlestown (CDP) also lies in it.
South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 32,009 people lived in South Kingstown on July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Rhode Island (+1.6%). The 2020 Census counted 31,931 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 32,073 (±23).
| Measure | South Kingstown | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,073±23 | 130,344 | +1,421 |
| Households | 11,360±418 | 52,549 | +1,069 |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.08 | 2.34 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 13,993±369 | 66,385 | +1,024 |
South Kingstown's population since 2000
From 27,921 in 2000 to 32,009 in 2025: up 14.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown?
The median resident of South Kingstown is 38.9 years old; 14.0% are under 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.5%. 6.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | South Kingstown | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9±2.2 | 45.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.0%±1.3 pts | 15.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.0%±1.4 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Male | 47.5%±1.3 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.5%±1.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.7%±1.7 pts | 88.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 1.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.4%±1.3 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6%±1.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.9%±1.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | −1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9%±1.4 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.3%±3.4 pts | 52.4% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 28.8%±2.8 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2%±1.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.5%±1.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
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 South Kingstown earn?
Half of South Kingstown's 11,360 households earn less than $108,960 a year (±$9,750), against $106,638 in Washington County and $87,796 in Rhode Island. In 2015-2019 it was $110,660 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | South Kingstown | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,960±$9,750 | $106,638 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $131,508±$7,855 | $136,741 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,310±$2,912 | $56,069 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9%±2.2 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.0%±4.8 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4%±2.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4%±1.4 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.3%±2.2 pts | 94.4% | – |
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 South Kingstown?
Owners occupy 75.4% of South Kingstown's occupied homes and renters 24.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $560,200 by its owner (±$21,673). The median renter pays $1,368 a month including utilities, and 41.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | South Kingstown | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $560,200±$21,673 | $510,800 | +$103,120 |
| Median gross rent | $1,368±$194 | $1,327 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.8%±9.4 pts | 42.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,388±$93 | $2,364 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.4%±2.9 pts | 77.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.6%±2.9 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Housing units | 13,993±369 | 66,385 | +1,024 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0%±4.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.5%±2.6 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.7%±1.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.1%±3.0 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3%±1.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
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 South Kingstown building?
Builders took permits for 87 new housing units in South Kingstown in 2025 (73 in single-family houses), 2.7 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 South Kingstown work and get to work?
72.8% of South Kingstown's workers drive alone and 14.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | South Kingstown | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.3%±2.4 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7%±1.7 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8%±3.0 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 6.0%±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.6%±2.6 pts | 15.3% | +8.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min±1.6 | 26.0 min | no clear change |
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 South Kingstown?
7 census tracts lie mostly in South Kingstown, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $72,143 (Tract 512.02) to $126,028 (Tract 512.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 513.06Washington County | 6,206 | $122,155 |
| Tract 514Washington County | 5,762 | $119,444 |
| Tract 512.01Washington County | 5,121 | $126,028 |
| Tract 513.05Washington County | 4,427 | $105,459 |
| Tract 512.02Washington County | 4,324 | $72,143 |
| Tract 513.02Washington County | 4,099 | $119,279 |
| Tract 513.04Washington County | 2,134 | $98,611 |
| Tract 9901Washington County | 0 | not published |
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 South Kingstown) · Census block assignment files
How does South Kingstown compare with other places in Rhode Island?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, South Kingstown is the 322nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 4th-most populous of 31 in Rhode Island.
South Kingstown ranks 20th 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 | 4th | 31 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 25th | 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st | 57 |
| Median household income | 20th | 57 |
| Per capita income | 32nd | 57 |
| Median home value | 12th | 56 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 16th | 45 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th | 57 |
| Median age | 47th | 57 |
| Owner-occupied share | 29th | 56 |
| Work from home | 16th | 49 |
| Travel time to work | 34th | 57 |
South Kingstown's figures with every place in Rhode Island (CSV)
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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 South Kingstown?
4 of the 57 figures for South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown 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.