Population 9,841 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rumford
Household size in Rumford
| Period | Rumford | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Rumford is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south. Rumford has smaller households than at least four in five Rhode Island cities.
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 Rumford
| Period | Rumford | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 40.5 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 41.7 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.2 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Rumford skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, 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 44.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Rumford
| Period | Rumford | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in Rumford, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Rumford
Renters in Rumford
| Period | Rumford | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 37.0% | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.7% | 39.0% | 39.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.4% | 38.6% | 39.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 36.8% | 36.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Rumford is about as common as it is nationally: 35.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 33.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Rumford
| Period | Rumford | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 10.3% | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.5% | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 10.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in Rumford are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country. Of the 43 Rhode Island cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Rumford
| Period | Rumford | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1959 | 1957 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1959 | 1958 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1960 | 1959 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Rumford is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 Rumford
| Period | Rumford | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $719 | $928 | $941 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $780 | $974 | $988 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $915 | $1,103 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,144 | $1,439 | $1,448 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$425 | +$511 | +$507 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rumford costs $1,144 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $425 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
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 Rumford
Bachelor's degrees in Rumford
| Period | Rumford | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 28.5% | 30.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.6% | 29.6% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.3% | 32.4% | 34.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.7% | 35.2% | 37.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Rumford (39.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.6 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 Rumford
| Period | Rumford | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 82.1% | 83.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 83.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 87.5% | 88.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 88.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Rumford have finished high school as nationally: 89.8%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Rumford has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Rhode Island cities.
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 Rumford
| Period | Rumford | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rumford is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Rumford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumford | 2.26 | 46.4 | 7.7% | 35.4% | 4.5% | 1955 | $1,144 | 39.7% | 89.8% | 5.7% |
| Seekonk | 2.64 | 45.2 | 8.8% | 13.1% | 6.2% | 1969 | $1,997 | 42.9% | 92.9% | 5.7% |
| East Providence | 2.31 | 43.9 | 12.0% | 45.6% | 7.6% | 1955 | $1,307 | 27.4% | 84.0% | 4.4% |
| Pawtucket | 2.55 | 37.7 | 17.4% | 49.6% | 8.0% | 1948 | $1,243 | 22.7% | 82.4% | 7.3% |
| Providence area | 2.49 | 41.7 | 12.1% | 36.8% | 7.9% | 1962 | $1,439 | 35.2% | 88.3% | 5.8% |
| Central Falls | 2.83 | 32.1 | 23.2% | 74.6% | 9.0% | 1950 | $1,189 | 11.2% | 60.6% | 7.5% |
| Riverside | 2.26 | 45.4 | 9.1% | 37.2% | 5.4% | 1961 | $1,247 | 34.1% | 92.2% | 6.9% |
| North Swansea | 3.37 | 46.6 | 2.1% | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1978 | $1,171 | 53.1% | 90.3% | 0.0% |
| Rehoboth | 2.80 | 47.9 | 5.5% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 1977 | $1,477 | 42.6% | 93.6% | 2.5% |
| Valley Falls | 2.64 | 40.9 | 16.0% | 32.9% | 6.0% | 1960 | $1,428 | 27.1% | 86.2% | 3.2% |
| North Providence | 2.33 | 39.8 | 13.1% | 35.3% | 6.3% | 1960 | $1,438 | 35.1% | 92.7% | 4.6% |
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 Rumford. 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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