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19%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
92%
Household income NAT. AVG.
100%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexAshawayRhode IslandNational
Income per capita$53,618$48,013$44,883
Median household income$156,329$86,076$81,333
Median income owner occupied$161,247$122,981$106,172
Median income renter occupied$65,962$46,355$52,080
Median earnings male$0$56,621$54,343
Median earnings female$58,793$42,459$38,439
Unemployment rate0.0%5.3%4.9%
Poverty level1.6%13.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Ashaway is 19% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Ashaway is 92% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Ashaway is 100% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Ashaway is 89% lower than the national average

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      $104,208 $156,329 $312,658
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      $57,378 $86,076 $172,152
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      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      Ashaway median earnings by income bracket

      Ashaway employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry0.0%0.0%
      Manufacturing sector15.7%15.7%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services10.4%10.4%
      Public administration3.8%3.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.8%7.8%
      Education, health & social services4.1%4.1%
      Other45.8%45.8%

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      Ashaway, RI1,489$156,32992.2%

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      Ashaway, RI1,489$156,32992.2%
      Source: The Ashaway, RI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.