Town · Rhode Island
Tiverton, Rhode Island
Tiverton, town, in Newport County, Rhode Island. Tiverton had 15,809 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,359 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,189 (±29). GEOID 4400570880.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,809
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,359 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,189 ±29
Median household income
$106,036
±$10,054 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $87,796
Median home value
$411,900
±$23,702 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $404,200
Median gross rent
$1,247
±$152 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $1,342
Where is Tiverton and what county is it in?
Tiverton is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island. It covers 29.1 square miles of land, 563 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Tiverton: Tiverton (CDP, 7,809 in 2020).
Tiverton 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 Tiverton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,809 people lived in Tiverton on July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, while Rhode Island grew 1.6%. The 2020 Census counted 16,359 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,189 (±29).
| Measure | Tiverton | Newport County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,189±29 | 84,657 | +415 |
| Households | 6,995±290 | 36,868 | +426 |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.09 | 2.19 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,831±374 | 43,663 | no clear change |
Tiverton's population since 2000
From 15,260 in 2000 to 15,809 in 2025: up 3.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tiverton 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 Tiverton?
The median resident of Tiverton is 51.1 years old; 14.8% are under 18 and 25.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.0%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tiverton | Newport County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.1±2.4 | 46.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.8%±1.5 pts | 16.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.3%±2.0 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Male | 48.2%±2.2 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9%±1.9 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.8%±2.1 pts | 82.4% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9%±1.7 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.9%±2.2 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±1.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2%±2.5 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±1.7 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.4%±3.7 pts | 54.1% | +7.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7%±2.0 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9%±2.1 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±1.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
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 Tiverton earn?
Half of Tiverton's 6,995 households earn less than $106,036 a year (±$10,054), against $103,514 in Newport County and $87,796 in Rhode Island. In 2015-2019 the median was $92,665 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,371 after inflation. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tiverton | Newport County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,036±$10,054 | $103,514 | +$13,371 |
| Mean household income | $123,086±$7,597 | $138,641 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,233±$3,546 | $61,596 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.4%±1.3 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7%±2.4 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8%±2.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7%±1.6 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.3%±2.0 pts | 94.1% | – |
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 Tiverton?
Owners occupy 80.7% of Tiverton's occupied homes and renters 19.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $411,900 by its owner (±$23,702). The median renter pays $1,247 a month including utilities, and 28.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tiverton | Newport County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $411,900±$23,702 | $609,700 | +$70,382 |
| Median gross rent | $1,247±$152 | $1,713 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.7%±9.8 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,122±$139 | $2,622 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.7%±3.7 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.3%±3.7 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Housing units | 7,831±374 | 43,663 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1%±6.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.6%±3.9 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3%±1.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7%±2.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.3%±3.2 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4%±2.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
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 Tiverton building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units in Tiverton in 2025 (16 in single-family houses), 1.0 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 Tiverton work and get to work?
74.0% of Tiverton's workers drive alone and 13.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Tiverton | Newport County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.0%±3.0 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±2.8 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.0%±4.9 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±3.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.5%±3.6 pts | 15.7% | +10.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min±2.0 | 22.8 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 Tiverton?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Tiverton, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $97,969 (Tract 416.01) to $117,280 (Tract 417.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 416.02Newport County | 4,857 | $101,974 |
| Tract 417.02Newport County | 4,828 | $117,280 |
| Tract 417.01Newport County | 3,270 | $109,097 |
| Tract 416.01Newport County | 3,234 | $97,969 |
| Tract 9900Newport 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 Tiverton) · Census block assignment files
How does Tiverton compare with other places in Rhode Island?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tiverton is the 789th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 16th-most populous of 31 in Rhode Island.
Tiverton ranks 25th 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 | 16th | 31 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 37th | 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd | 57 |
| Median household income | 25th | 57 |
| Per capita income | 21st | 57 |
| Median home value | 33rd | 56 |
| Median gross rent | 41st | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 38th | 45 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th | 57 |
| Median age | 10th | 57 |
| Owner-occupied share | 22nd | 56 |
| Work from home | 23rd | 49 |
| Travel time to work | 16th | 57 |
Tiverton's figures with every place in Rhode Island (CSV)
Every place in Rhode Island, sortable · Compare Tiverton 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 Tiverton?
10 of the 57 figures for Tiverton 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 Tiverton 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.