Portsmouth town, Rhode Island
Portsmouth town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Portsmouth town is a geographic entity located in Newport County, Rhode Island. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,474. The land area covers 23.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 17,474 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,541 | ±368 | 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 | 8,612 | ±397 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,541 | ±368 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,071 | ±330 |
| Median Home Value | $597,000 | ±$36,271 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,719 | ±$227 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $117,467 | ±$9,485 |
| Per Capita Income | $63,379 | ±$3,789 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 859 | ±323 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 9,024 | ±473 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.8% | ±1.3% |
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: 17,391 (2024)
ID: 209435
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
2200 E MAIN RD, PORTSMOUTH RI 02871-1268
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Westport, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Fall River, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Fall River, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fall River, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Berkley, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Berkley, MA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Dighton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Fall River, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Somerset, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Dighton, 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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Roger Williams University School of Law
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College | 3.9 mi away | Ten Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, 02809-5171 |
4012544500
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PORTSMOUTH FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 2658 EAST MAIN ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, RI, 02871 |
(401) 683-9457
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Roger Williams University
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College | 3.9 mi away | One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI, 02809-2921 |
4012531040
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ROGERS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 525 HOPE STREET, BRISTOL, RI, 02809 |
(401) 253-6948
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New England Institute of Technology
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College | 9.0 mi away | One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI, 02818-1205 |
4017395000
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EAST GREENWICH FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 82 PEIRCE STREET, EAST GREENWICH, RI, 02818 |
(401) 884-9510
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Community College of Rhode Island
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College | 9.5 mi away | 400 East Ave, Warwick, RI, 02886-1807 |
4018251000
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WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 600 SANDY LANE, WARWICK, RI, 02889 |
(401) 739-5440
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Rob Roy Academy-Fall River
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College Vocational | 10.1 mi away | 260 S Main St, Fall River, MA, 02721-5330 |
5086724751
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CONIMICUT BRANCH
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 55 BEACH AVENUE, WARWICK, RI, 02889 |
(401) 737-6546
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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 TIVERTON, RI US, located 6.4 miles from Portsmouth town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.5° | 23.6° | 31.0° | 4.01" | 10.9" |
| February | 41.3° | 24.5° | 32.9° | 3.84" | 11.3" |
| March | 49.0° | 30.3° | 39.7° | 5.55" | 7.4" |
| April | 60.0° | 39.3° | 49.6° | 4.50" | 0.6" |
| May | 70.1° | 49.0° | 59.6° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.3° | 58.4° | 68.8° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.9° | 65.0° | 74.9° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 64.0° | 74.0° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 57.3° | 67.1° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.3° | 46.6° | 55.4° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.7° | 37.0° | 44.8° | 4.11" | 0.6" |
| December | 43.3° | 29.5° | 36.4° | 4.91" | 7.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melville CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Warwick city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Tiverton CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Newport East CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Ocean Grove CDP | CDP | 9.2 mi | — |
| Newport city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4400557880. • 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.