Burrillville town, Rhode Island
Burrillville town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Burrillville town is a geographic entity located in Providence County, Rhode Island. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 16,927. The land area covers 54.92 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 16,927 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs | ±4.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,058 | ±349 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,344 | ±369 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,058 | ±349 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 286 | ±155 |
| Median Home Value | $384,400 | ±$17,844 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,206 | ±$251 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $119,813 | ±$15,898 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,448 | ±$5,020 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,050 | ±535 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,671 | ±561 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±7.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 16,794 (2024)
ID: 174839
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOM KRAVITZ, TOWN PLANNER
144 HARRISVILLE MAIN ST, HARRISVILLE RI 02830-1422
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Blackstone, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Oxford, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Auburn, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Webster, MA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Charlton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Bellingham, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-07 | Bellingham, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Franklin, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Blackstone, MA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Upton, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bryant University
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College | 8.9 mi away | 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI, 02917-1291 |
4012326000
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JESSE M. SMITH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 100 TINKHAM LANE, BURRILLVILLE, RI, 02830 |
(401) 710-7800
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
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College | 11.6 mi away | 622 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln, RI, 02865 |
401334243043400
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PASCOAG FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 57 CHURCH STREET, PASCOAG, RI, 02859 |
(401) 568-6226
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Nichols College
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College | 12.9 mi away | Center Rd, Dudley, MA, 01571-5000 |
8004703379
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GLOCESTER MANTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 1137 PUTNAM PIKE, GLOCESTER, RI, 02814 |
(401) 568-6077
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Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District
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College Vocational | 14.0 mi away | 65 Pleasant St, Upton, MA, 01568-1499 |
5085297758
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NORTH SMITHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 20 MAIN STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI, 02876 |
(401) 767-2780
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Technology Learning Center
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College Vocational | 14.6 mi away | 11 Buffum Dam Road, Oxford, MA, 01540-1411 |
5089871852
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SIMON FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 290 MAIN STREET, DOUGLAS, MA, 01516 |
(508) 476-2695
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at N FOSTER 1 E, RI US, located 8.1 miles from Burrillville town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.8° | 18.5° | 26.6° | 4.49" | 15.5" |
| February | 37.8° | 19.9° | 28.9° | 3.91" | 15.6" |
| March | 45.7° | 26.9° | 36.3° | 5.21" | 13.4" |
| April | 57.7° | 36.7° | 47.2° | 4.68" | 2.6" |
| May | 68.0° | 46.5° | 57.2° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.5° | 55.6° | 65.6° | 4.52" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.3° | 61.4° | 70.9° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.8° | 60.1° | 69.4° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 53.0° | 62.3° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.8° | 42.0° | 51.4° | 4.99" | 0.5" |
| November | 49.8° | 32.7° | 41.3° | 4.49" | 2.0" |
| December | 39.7° | 24.3° | 32.0° | 5.23" | 12.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisville CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Pascoag CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Chepachet CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Harmony CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| East Douglas CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Mechanicsville CDP | CDP | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4400711800. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.