Wakefield-peacedale Cdp, Rhode Island
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 8468 residents, 3221 households, and 2175 families in the census designated place. The population density was 1739.4 people per square mile (671.59/kmē), making its Rhode Island's 19th most densely populated census designated place. There were 3385 housing units at an average density of 695.1 per square mile (268.38/kmē). The average household size was 2.58 people, and the average family size was 3.14 people. In the census designated place Age distribution was 28.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 113.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 119.9 females. The median age of the census designated place's population was 37 years, The median age of males and females living in Wakefield-peacedale Cdp was 35.9 and 38 years respectively. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 7650 White, 170 Black or African American, 261 American Indian, 104 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 236 from two or more races and 47 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $50313, it is the fifth highest census designated place by median household income in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $61541, making its Rhode Island's sixth highest census designated place by median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $24191, it is the seventh highest census designated place by per capita income in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. The median income is $24675, The median income for males was $35917, compared to $19801 for females.
In 2000, 2746 pupils and students, of which 1359 are male and 1387 are female, 32.43% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 246 nursery or pri school, 142 kindergarten, 1228 elementary school, 581 high school and 549 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 43224 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 43224 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 43281 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 43497 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 43733 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 44426 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 44349 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 44053 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 43700 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 43438 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 43268 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 142 | 104 | 246 |
| Kindergarten | 74 | 68 | 142 |
| Elementary school | 599 | 629 | 1228 |
| High school | 298 | 283 | 581 |
| College or graduate school | 246 | 303 | 549 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield-Peacedale CDP, Rhode Island | $50313 | $61541 | $24191 |
| Washington County, Rhode Island | $53103 | $64112 | $25530 |
| Rhode Island, United States | $42090 | $52781 | $21688 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |