Harrisville Cdp, Rhode Island
As of the census of 2000, there were 1561 people, 655 households, and 417 families residing in the census designated place. The population density was 1923.5 people per square mile (742.67/kmē), it would be the 17th most densely populated census designated place in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. There were 677 housing units at an average density of 835.8 per square mile (322.7/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.38 persons, and the average family size was 3.04 persons. In the census designated place the population was distributed as follows: 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% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males. The median age was 36.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Harrisville Cdp was 35 and 38.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 1541 White, 2 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 7 from two or more races and 8 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $40430, making it the 18th wealthiest census designated place by median household income among the Rhode Island. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $51141, it is Rhode Island's 17th wealthiest census designated place by median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $21969, it is Rhode Island's 13th wealthiest census designated place by per capita income. The median income is $26929, The median income for males was $33447, compared to $21116 for females.
In 2000, 358 pupils and students, of which 42.74% are male and 57.26% are female, 22.93% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.47% nursery or pri school, 4.47% kindergarten, 47.49% elementary school, 17.6% high school and 25.98% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 48688 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 48685 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 48771 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 49099 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 49462 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 49608 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 49551 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 49202 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 48849 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 48604 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 48480 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 16 | |
| Elementary school | 75 | 95 | 170 |
| High school | 22 | 41 | 63 |
| College or graduate school | 29 | 64 | 93 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisville CDP, Rhode Island | $40430 | $51141 | $21969 |
| Providence County, Rhode Island | $36950 | $46694 | $19255 |
| Rhode Island, United States | $42090 | $52781 | $21688 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |