Population 7,775 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Scituate
Household size in North Scituate
| Period | North Scituate | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.37 | −0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in North Scituate are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.73, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Scituate
| Period | North Scituate | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 40.5 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.5 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.3 | 41.7 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.5 | +2.2 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
North Scituate skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 43 Rhode Island cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Scituate
| Period | North Scituate | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in North Scituate, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Scituate
Renters in North Scituate
| Period | North Scituate | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 37.0% | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 39.0% | 39.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 38.6% | 39.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 36.8% | 36.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.3% of households in North Scituate rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Scituate
| Period | North Scituate | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 10.3% | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in North Scituate is close to the national rate: 9.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Scituate
| Period | North Scituate | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1959 | 1957 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1959 | 1958 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1960 | 1959 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
North Scituate is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The Providence area as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Scituate
| Period | North Scituate | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $869 | $928 | $941 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $942 | $974 | $988 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,151 | $1,103 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,314 | $1,439 | $1,448 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$445 | +$511 | +$507 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Scituate pays $1,314 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $445 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Scituate
Bachelor's degrees in North Scituate
| Period | North Scituate | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 28.5% | 30.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 29.6% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.2% | 32.4% | 34.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.8% | 35.2% | 37.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in North Scituate as nationally: 37.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Scituate
| Period | North Scituate | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 82.1% | 83.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 83.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 87.5% | 88.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 88.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Scituate: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Scituate
| Period | North Scituate | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 5.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in North Scituate has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of the 43 Rhode Island cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 7.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Scituate compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Scituate | 2.36 | 52.3 | 6.4% | 17.3% | 9.0% | 1963 | $1,314 | 37.8% | 95.0% | 2.0% |
| Saundersville | 2.27 | 59.1 | 4.9% | 19.8% | 7.5% | 1959 | $1,115 | 32.5% | 97.4% | 3.1% |
| Greenville | 2.39 | 50.3 | 5.6% | 13.3% | 4.7% | 1974 | $1,304 | 41.4% | 94.7% | 4.8% |
| Chepachet | 2.65 | 49.0 | 6.1% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 1974 | $1,189 | 36.1% | 95.9% | 3.3% |
| Clayville | 3.55 | 41.8 | 4.2% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 1985 | $1,319 | 38.5% | 92.7% | 0.4% |
| Foster | 3.26 | 44.4 | 5.8% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 1979 | $1,429 | 37.2% | 92.4% | 1.2% |
| Cherry Valley | 2.55 | 55.2 | 2.2% | 6.3% | 10.9% | 1969 | $970 | 24.0% | 92.8% | 4.3% |
| Johnston | 2.54 | 45.4 | 12.5% | 24.1% | 6.2% | 1968 | $1,435 | 29.3% | 91.1% | 7.5% |
| Smithfield | 2.45 | 39.8 | 6.4% | 21.3% | 4.1% | 1975 | $1,284 | 39.3% | 92.3% | 5.9% |
| North Foster | 2.88 | 48.6 | 7.8% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 1974 | $1,328 | 38.3% | 96.2% | 3.3% |
| Mapleville | 2.51 | 47.6 | 18.3% | 4.4% | 5.0% | 1980 | $1,242 | 30.8% | 98.7% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Scituate. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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