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Pascoag CDP, RI

ZIP 02859 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02859

02859 has a population of 6,803 with a median age of 41.8 yrs (57.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.3%-78% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.0%-57% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.1%-22% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.4%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
18.5%+14% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.9%-47% vs US avg
x
High school
29.4%+12% vs US avg
x
Some college
41.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.6%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.5%+11% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.3%-20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.6%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
8.1%-30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
71.8%+416% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
19.0%+227% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 02859

Poverty Rate
8.1%-30% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
71.8%+416% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.2%-35% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
19.0%+227% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,803
Median age41.8
Poverty rate8.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.6%
Hispanic8.0%
Black0.3%
Asian1.3%
Foreign-born71.8%