Woonsocket At a Glance

A compact city with significant assets - and significant challenges. These indicators establish the baseline for Vision 2037 and will be tracked over time to measure progress.

Our Baseline. Our Future.

Track progress. Ensure accountability. Drive results.

"Woonsocket is a vibrant community with a proud history, a central location, and resilient residents. Like many older industrial cities, we face real challenges - but with focused leadership and smart investment, our best days are ahead."

Dan Gendron

Population Estimate 44,580 2025

Median Household Income $61,059

Land Area 7.75 sq. miles

Per-Capita Income $31,639

2020 Population Density 5,582 per sq. mile

Poverty Rate 18.7%

Households 17,618

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

Housing Units 19,429

Average Commute 29.3 minutes

Housing Snapshot

Housing is central to neighborhood stability.

37.2% Owner-occupied

62.8% Renter-occupied

$311,000 Median value of owner-occupied home
$1,161 Median gross rent per month

Latest Unemployment

January 2026 labor baseline.

6.7% Unemployment Rate

21,507 Labor Force
1,445 Unemployed

Vision 2037

These numbers are a starting point, not the finish line.

Vision 2037 uses these indicators to track progress, ensure accountability, drive results, and build a stronger Woonsocket.

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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau - 2025 Population Estimates; 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Local Area Unemployment Statistics, January 2026.