North Smithfield, Rhode Island Population

The population of North Smithfield town is 12,537, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
12,537
Total Population
46.4
Median age
49.60%
Female population %
101.6:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
45-49 years
Largest age group
59.4
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
321
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

North Smithfield town's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in North Smithfield town is 46.4, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • North Smithfield town's population under 18 was 18.90%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • North Smithfield town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 22.50% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in North Smithfield town, 14.76% were under the age of 15, 15.98% aged 15 to 29, 46.75% aged 30 to 64, 18.50% aged 65 to 84, and 4.00% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows North Smithfield town's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
North Smithfield, Rhode Island population by age group. The largest age group was 45-49 years with a poulation of 1,022 (8.15% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 101 less females than males in North Smithfield town:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 49.60% females and 50.40% males in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.
  • The North Smithfield, Rhode Island gender ratio is 101.6:100 i.e. 101.6 men to 100 women (1.016).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 621.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 501.
The grouped bar chart shows North Smithfield, Rhode Island population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (621) | Female # 10-14 years (501). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

North Smithfield town's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of North Smithfield town population: 96.77% are White, 0.62% are Black or African American, 0.88% are Asian, 0.10% are some other race and 1.64% are multiracial.
  • North Smithfield town's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, 321 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,216 (97.44% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in North Smithfield town is White with a population of 12,132 (96.77% of the total population).
The bar chart shows North Smithfield, Rhode Island population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
North Smithfield, Rhode Island population by race. The largest racial group in North Smithfield town is White with a population of 12,132 (96.77% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

North Smithfield town's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 12,583 in the year 2020
  • From 2000 to 2010, North Smithfield town's population increased by 1,279 (11.94%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, North Smithfield town's population increased by 596 (4.97%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, North Smithfield town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 10,708.
The graph shows North Smithfield town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
North Smithfield town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 12,477. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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