City · Rhode Island
Warwick, Rhode Island
Warwick, city, in Kent County, Rhode Island. Warwick had 84,187 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 82,823 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 83,175 (±33). GEOID 4474300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
84,187
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 82,823 · ACS 2020-2024: 83,175 ±33
Median household income
$88,708
±$5,730 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $87,796
Median home value
$354,600
±$5,044 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $404,200
Median gross rent
$1,363
±$76 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $1,342
Where is Warwick and what county is it in?
Warwick is a city in Kent County, Rhode Island. It covers 35.0 square miles of land, 2,366 residents per square mile in 2020.
Warwick 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 Warwick, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 84,187 people lived in Warwick on July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, in line with Rhode Island (+1.6%). The 2020 Census counted 82,823 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 83,175 (±33).
| Measure | Warwick | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 83,175 ±33 | 171,456 | +2,182 |
| Households | 36,055 ±540 | 72,839 | +1,044 |
| Average household size | 2.28 ±0.03 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 37,516 ±593 | 76,529 | no clear change |
Warwick's population since 2000
From 85,808 in 2000 to 84,187 in 2025: down 1.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Warwick 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 Warwick?
The median resident of Warwick is 44.3 years old; 17.6% are under 18 and 21.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.9%. 7.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Warwick | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 ±1.0 | 43.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.6% ±0.8 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.6% ±0.8 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±0.8 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% ±0.9 pts | 6.9% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.1% ±1.3 pts | 83.7% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.2% ±0.9 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.5% ±1.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±0.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8% ±1.2 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1% ±1.0 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.7% ±1.6 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.1% ±1.0 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±1.0 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±0.7 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 Warwick earn?
Half of Warwick's 36,055 households earn less than $88,708 a year (±$5,730), against $94,345 in Kent County and $87,796 in Rhode Island. In 2015-2019 it was $90,772 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Warwick | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,708 ±$5,730 | $94,345 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $109,808 ±$4,566 | $119,389 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,016 ±$1,869 | $50,854 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6% ±1.2 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.0% ±2.4 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1% ±1.6 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±1.4 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2% ±1.6 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 Warwick?
Owners occupy 73.3% of Warwick's occupied homes and renters 26.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $354,600 by its owner (±$5,044). The median renter pays $1,363 a month including utilities, and 39.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Warwick | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $354,600 ±$5,044 | $366,100 | +$77,325 |
| Median gross rent | $1,363 ±$76 | $1,327 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4% ±5.0 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,095 ±$51 | $2,195 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.3% ±1.7 pts | 73.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.7% ±1.7 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Housing units | 37,516 ±593 | 76,529 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±2.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.1% ±1.9 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.5% ±2.1 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±1.1 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 Warwick building?
Builders took permits for 119 new housing units in Warwick in 2025 (85 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 Warwick work and get to work?
77.1% of Warwick's workers drive alone and 12.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Warwick | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3% ±1.4 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±0.9 pts | 4.7% | +1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1% ±1.8 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8% ±1.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.4% ±1.1 pts | 11.9% | +9.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min ±0.9 | 25.1 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 Warwick?
22 census tracts lie mostly in Warwick (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,500 (Tract 222.02) to $149,020 (Tract 222.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 222.01Kent County | 6,837 | $149,020 |
| Tract 221Kent County | 6,412 | $100,935 |
| Tract 211Kent County | 5,329 | $87,263 |
| Tract 217Kent County | 5,050 | $76,392 |
| Tract 213Kent County | 4,596 | $92,870 |
| Tract 223Kent County | 4,473 | $58,880 |
| Tract 210.02Kent County | 4,423 | $97,287 |
| Tract 214.01Kent County | 4,135 | $102,138 |
| Tract 215.02Kent County | 4,119 | $94,191 |
| Tract 218Kent County | 3,864 | $74,757 |
| Tract 222.02Kent County | 3,860 | $56,500 |
| Tract 219.03Kent County | 3,635 | $105,046 |
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 Warwick) · Census block assignment files
How does Warwick compare with other places in Rhode Island?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Warwick is the 436th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 8 in Rhode Island.
Warwick ranks 46th 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 | 3rd | 8 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 19th | 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th | 57 |
| Median household income | 46th | 57 |
| Per capita income | 34th | 57 |
| Median home value | 49th | 56 |
| Median gross rent | 24th | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 19th | 45 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43rd | 57 |
| Median age | 28th | 57 |
| Owner-occupied share | 34th | 56 |
| Work from home | 28th | 49 |
| Travel time to work | 39th | 57 |
Warwick's figures with every place in Rhode Island (CSV)
Every place in Rhode Island, sortable · Compare Warwick 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 Warwick?
6 of the 57 figures for Warwick 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 Warwick 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' public schools in Warwick.