Harrisville, RI is a small town located in the northern part of the state. It has a population of only 1,459 people and a population density of 1,725 people per square mile. This is much less than the average US population density of 93 people per square mile. Harrisville is known for its cozy downtown area which features shops like Green Gables Boutique and The Village Market. Residents can enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and camping at nearby parks like Burlingame State Park or the Carolina Management Area. On weekends, residents flock to local sporting events like the Pawtucket Red Sox baseball games or Providence Bruins hockey matches. There are also many organizations in Harrisville that give back to the community including The Boys & Girls Club and Meals on Wheels.
The population in Harrisville is 1,459. There are 1,797 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Harrisville is 52.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Harrisville is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Harrisville
- 48.4% are married
- 10.5% are divorced
- 20.6% are married with children
- 26.7% have children, but are single
Race in Harrisville
- 98.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander