South Kingstown town, Rhode Island
South Kingstown town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
South Kingstown town is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Rhode Island. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 32,009. The land area covers 56.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 32,009 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 11,360 | ±418 | 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 | 13,993 | ±369 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,360 | ±418 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,633 | ±305 |
| Median Home Value | $560,200 | ±$21,673 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,368 | ±$194 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,960 | ±$9,750 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,310 | ±$2,912 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,353 | ±588 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,736 | ±689 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.3% | ±1.9% |
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: 32,094 (2024)
ID: 174845
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN MANAGER
180 HIGH ST, WAKEFIELD RI 02879-3140
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2023-2024)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | MIDDLETOWN, RI | |
| 8 Nearby | 6-17 | WAKEFIELD, RI | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | WAKEFIELD, RI | |
| 8 Nearby | 2-3 | EAST GREENWICH, RI | |
| 3 Nearby | 14-17 | PORTSMOUTH, RI | |
| 8 Nearby | 2-13 | NARRAGANSETT, RI | |
| 8 Nearby | 2-8 | NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | |
| 7 Nearby | 2-13 | NEWPORT, RI | |
| 3 Nearby | 2-13 | PORTSMOUTH, RI | |
| 7 Nearby | 2-4 | EAST GREENWICH, RI |
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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University of Rhode Island
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College | 5.2 mi away | Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI, 02881 |
4018741000
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SOUTH KINGSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 1057 KINGSTOWN ROAD, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI, 02879 |
(401) 789-1555
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IYRS School of Technology & Trades
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College | 13.0 mi away | 449 Thames St, Newport, RI, 02840 |
4018485777
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ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 2601 COMMODORE PERRY HIGHWAY, WAKEFIELD, RI, 02879 |
(401) 783-5386
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Salve Regina University
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College | 13.4 mi away | 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI, 02840-4192 |
4018476650
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MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY (NARRAGANSETT)
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 25 PIER MARKETPLACE, NARRAGANSETT, RI, 02882 |
(401) 789-9507
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New England Institute of Technology
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College | 17.5 mi away | One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI, 02818-1205 |
4017395000
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KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 2605 KINGSTOWN ROAD, KINGSTON, RI, 02881 |
(401) 783-8254
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Community College of Rhode Island
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College | 21.1 mi away | 400 East Ave, Warwick, RI, 02886-1807 |
4018251000
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CROSS' MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 4417 OLD POST ROAD, CHARLESTOWN, RI, 02813 |
(401) 364-6211
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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 KINGSTON 1 W, RI US, located 4.7 miles from South Kingstown town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.4° | 19.3° | 28.3° | 4.17" | — |
| February | 39.1° | 20.7° | 29.9° | 3.85" | — |
| March | 46.2° | 27.2° | 36.7° | 5.69" | — |
| April | 56.4° | 35.7° | 46.0° | 4.50" | — |
| May | 65.9° | 45.1° | 55.5° | 3.58" | — |
| June | 74.6° | 54.3° | 64.5° | 3.99" | — |
| July | 80.3° | 60.4° | 70.3° | 3.31" | — |
| August | 79.1° | 59.0° | 69.0° | 4.08" | — |
| September | 72.7° | 51.7° | 62.2° | 4.30" | — |
| October | 62.4° | 41.1° | 51.7° | 4.49" | — |
| November | 52.0° | 32.1° | 42.0° | 4.38" | — |
| December | 42.9° | 25.0° | 33.9° | 5.23" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Kingston CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Narragansett Pier CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Charlestown CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Carolina CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Quonochontaug CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4400967460. • 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.