Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Woonsocket: The second-largest city in Rhode Island.
About
Woonsocket is a city located in the county of Providence in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 41,186 and a population density of 2,001 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 41,545 inhabitants.
The city was created 159 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Woonsocket
| Population | 41,545 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County | Providence County |
| Postal code | 02895 |
| Phone Area Codes | 401 |
| Area | 20.58 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0029,-71.5148 |
| Altitude | 184 feet / 56 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1867 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 11:30:30 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,018 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Woonsocket is located at 42°0'10"N 71°30'53"W (42.0028800, -71.5147800).
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Weather
61°F
Partly Sunny
2 to 8 mph NW
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Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 2 to 8 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Woonsocket increased by 0.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,186 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,350 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 41,452 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,455 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,474 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,519 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,547 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,519 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,677 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 41,751 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 41,545 | -0.5% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,253 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,416 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,146 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,423 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 83.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 7.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 587 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,594 |
Woonsocket zip code is 02895.
County name: Providence, County
fips: 44007
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,594 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $111,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,100 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $362 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $715 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 2 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,268 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.05 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 20.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 53,805 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,530 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 77,374 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,095 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,399 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,036 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 157 |
| 2019 total employment : | 5,313 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 187,906 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 655 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 686 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 357 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 249 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 124 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 529 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 42 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 618 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 18.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 514.00 |
Best Things to Do in Woonsocket
1Cold Spring Park
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2Polar Express Station
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Phone: +14014951213 | Website available
3Museum of Work & Culture
Rating: 4.6 (160)
42 S Main St, Woonsocket, RI 02895, United States View details
Phone: +14017699675 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Woonsocket
1City of Woonsocket City Hall
Rating: 3 (19)
169 Main St, Woonsocket, RI 02895 View details
Phone: +14017626400 | Website available
People born in Woonsocket (46)
People born in Woonsocket, including blues musician Duke Robillard, musician Dave McKenna, politician James Howard McGrath, .
More notable people
- Brian Boucher (American ice hockey goaltender) he was born in 02/01/1977
- Bryan Berard (American ice hockey defenceman) he was born in 05/03/1977
- Rocco Baldelli (American baseball player and manager) he was born in 25/09/1981
- William C. Lovering (Union Army officer, politician (1835-1910)) he was born in 25/02/1835
- Linda Mallari
- Nap Lajoie (American baseball player) he was born in 05/09/1874
- Allen Doyle (professional golfer) he was born in 26/07/1948
- Chet Nichols, Sr. (American baseball player) he was born in 03/07/1897
- David A. Robinson (United States general) he was born in 01/01/1954
- Denise Duhamel (American poet) she was born in 01/01/1961
- Eddie Dowling (American stage actor, theatrical producer, writer (1889-1976)) he was born in 11/12/1889
- Francis Leo Lawrence (American academic administrator) he was born in 25/08/1937
- James Edwin Cassidy (Catholic bishop) he was born in 01/08/1869
- James McAndrews (American politician) he was born in 22/10/1862
- John Scibak (American politician) he was born in 04/05/1953
- Kylie Duarte (American pair skater) she was born in 23/04/1993
- Marcel Desaulniers (American chef) he was born in 01/01/1945
- Mike Payne (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 15/11/1961
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Woonsocket, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433101 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln | Lincoln (RI) | 02865 |
Nearby Transit Stations (28)
Rail and bus stations connected to Woonsocket, RI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Woonsocket.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Woonsock Post Office | Woonsocket (RI) | 02895 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Woonsocket, South Dakota township in Sanborn County, South Dakota with a population of 147 people.
Other cities in Providence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Providence County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 179,270 | The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island. |
| Cranston | 81,142 | The second most populous city in Rhode Island. |
| Pawtucket | 71,710 | The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island. |
| East Providence | 47,337 | A city in Providence County, Rhode Island. |
| Cumberland | 35,207 | Town of the United States |
| North Providence | 32,507 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
| Smithfield | 21,842 | County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina |
| Central Falls | 19,468 | City in Rhode Island |
| North Smithfield | 12,576 | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Valley Falls | 11,547 | City in Kansas, United States |
| North Scituate | 11,171 | Census designated place in Massachusetts |
| Cumberland Hill | 7,934 | Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Foster | 4,747 | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Pascoag | 4,577 | Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island |
Distance to Other Cities
Woonsocket distances to largest Rhode Island cities