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Portsmouth town

County:
Newport County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
23.025
State:
Rhode Island

Portsmouth town is located in Newport County, Rhode Island. Portsmouth town has a 2026 population of 17,215. Portsmouth town is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -3.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,839 in 2020.

The median household income in Portsmouth town is $117,467 with a poverty rate of 4.93%. The median age in Portsmouth town is 48 years: 47.2 years for males, and 49 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.5 males.

17.2K
Total Population
748
Density (mi²)
-88 -0.51%
Growth

Portsmouth town Population

Portsmouth town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202617,215-88-0.51%
202517,303-88-0.51%
202417,391-88-0.5%
202317,479-182-1.03%
202217,661-209-1.17%
202117,870310.17%
202017,839-28-0.16%
201917,248-103-0.59%
201817,351-113-0.65%
201717,46420.01%
201617,462190.11%
201517,443-34-0.19%
201417,477120.07%
201317,465660.38%
201217,39920.01%
201117,39780.05%
201017,393-3-0.02%

Median Age

Overall: 48 years
Female: 49 years
Male: 47.2 years

Portsmouth town Adults

There are 14,316 adults, (4,700 of whom are seniors) in Portsmouth town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,758 (49.6%)
Male: 8,886 (50.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Portsmouth town includes 88.17% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15,55788.17%
Two or more races1,6769.5%
Asian3061.73%
Black or African American780.44%
Native American250.14%
Other race20.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races7864.45%
White1480.84%
Asian400.23%
Native American250.14%
Other race20.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15,40987.33%
Two or more races8905.04%
Asian2661.51%
Black or African American780.44%

Portsmouth town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Portsmouth town 's average per capita income is $66,223. Household income levels show a median of $117,467. The poverty rate stands at 4.93%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$165,908-
Families$149,100$176,850
Households$117,467$149,298
Non Families$57,538$83,498

$66,223

Average Income

$117,467

Median Household Income

4.93%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)