Harrisville, Rhode Island

Harrisville, Rhode Island
Census-designated place
RI Route 98
Location in Providence County and the state of Rhode Island.
Coordinates: 41°58′7″N71°40′48″W / 41.96861°N 71.68000°W / 41.96861; -71.68000
Country	United States
State	Rhode Island
County	Providence
Area [1]
• Total	0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2)
• Land	0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation	325 ft (99 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	1,745
• Density	2,149.01/sq mi (829.57/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	02830
Area code	401
FIPS code	44-33400 [3]
GNIS feature ID	1218783 [4]

Harrisville Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
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Location	Burrillville, Rhode Island
Coordinates	41°57′59″N71°40′33″W / 41.96639°N 71.67583°W / 41.96639; -71.67583
Architectural style	American Colonial, Federal, Victorian
NRHP reference No.	84002010 [5]
Added to NRHP	March 21, 1984

Harrisville is a census-designated place (CDP) and village in the town of Burrillville in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 1,605 at the 2010 census. ^[6] Much of the community composes a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The village was named after nineteenth century manufacturer Andrew Harris. Previously, the village was named Rhodesville, after Captain William Rhodes, an eighteenth century privateer.

Geography

Harrisville is located at 41°58′7″N71°40′48″W / 41.96861°N 71.68000°W / 41.96861; -71.68000 (41.968481, -71.680011). ^[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.2 km² (0.9 mi²), of which 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²) is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) (3.53%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	1,745		—
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 1,745 people, 799 households, and 268 families in Harrisville. The population density was 2,149.0 per square mile (829.7/km²). There were 837 housing units at an average density of 1,030.8 per square mile (398.0/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 92.15% (1,608) white or European American (91.06% non-Hispanic white), 0.46% (8) black or African-American, 0.29% (5) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.52% (9) Asian, 0.06% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.26% (22) from other races, and 5.27% (92) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.61% (63) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 799 households, 24.2% had children under the age of 18; 37.4% were married couples living together; 38.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.3% of households consisted of individuals and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 3.1. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.5% of the population. ^[14]

19.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 122.3 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 126.2 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,333 (with a margin of error of +/- $26,352) and the median family income was $112,909 (+/- $39,560). Males had a median income of $52,705 (+/- $44,530) versus $46,902 (+/- $15,635) for females. ^[15] The median income for those above 16 years old was $47,391 (+/- $16,973). ^[16] Approximately, 3.7% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under the age of 18 and 20.9% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[17] [18]}

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 1,561 people, 655 households, and 417 families in the CDP. The population density was 744.1/km² (1,923.5/mi²). There were 677 housing units at an average density of 322.7/km² (834.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.72% White, 0.13% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19%. ^[3]

Of the 655 households 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.2% of households were one person and 17.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.04.

The age distribution was 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males.

The median household income was $40,430 and the median family income was $51,141. Males had a median income of $41,731 versus $26,420 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,969. About 9.7% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.6% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Providence County, Rhode Island

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
2. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
6. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Harrisville CDP, Rhode Island". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved October 15, 2012.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
10. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.