Misquamicut, Rhode Island
Misquamicut, Rhode Island | ||
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FIPS code 44-46000[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1217591[4] |
Misquamicut is a census-designated place and fire district in southern Washington County, Rhode Island. It is part of the town of Westerly.[5] The population was listed as 390 in 2010.[6]
Name
Misquamicut is a Narragansett word meaning "Red Fish Place" or "Salmon Place".[7]
History
The district was once known as Pleasant View. The land was purchased from Chief Sosoa of the
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Atlantic Beach Park is a privately operated amusement center with 12 acres (49,000 m2) of land and buildings within the Misquamicut section of beachfront.[9][10][11] It lies south of Misquamicut State Beach[12] and north of Winnapaug Pond, a source of Rhode Island quahogs and bay scallops.
This section of Misquamicut was originally called "Atlantic Beach Casino".
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Misquamicut has a total area of 1.25 mi2 (3.23 km2), of which 1.17 mi2 (3.04 km2) is land and 0.075 mi2 (0.19 km2), or 6.0%, is water.[18]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2010 | 390 | — | |
2020 | 434 | 11.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[19] |
2020 census
The
Of the 254 households, 10.6% had children under the age of 18; 40.6% were married couples living together; 28.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 47.2% of households consisted of individuals and 24.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[20] The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.2.[24] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 44.2% of the population.[25]
6.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 11.3% from 25 to 44, 35.3% from 45 to 64, and 44.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 63.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 109.7 males.[20] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.1 males.[20]
The 2016-2020 5-year
The ancestry was 36% Italian, 23.6% Irish, 20.9% English, 10.6% German, 4.7% Polish, 3.4% French, and 2.2% Scottish.[20]
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Misquamicut, Rhode Island
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Counts: Rhode Island" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 11. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ Francis Joseph O'Brien, Jr. (Moondancer) and Julianne Jennings (Strong Woman), An Introduction to the Narragansett Language: A Study of Roger Williams' A Key into the Language of America. Newport, Rhode Island: Aquidneck Indian Council, 2001, PP. 131, 136; https://www.scribd.com/doc/299109237/Introduction-to-the-Narragansett-Language , accessed September 29th, 2017
- ^ "Misquamicut State Beach History". State of Rhode Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ "Your Kids Will Have A Blast At This Miniature Amusement Park In Rhode Island Made Just For Them". www.onlyinyourstate.com. March 26, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ "Rhode Island's Classic Carousels: A Seaside Tour". www.wsj.com. September 1, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ "Amusement Parks In Rhode Island: A Huffington Post Travel Guide". www.huffpost.com. December 6, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ISBN 9781608934041– via Google Books.
- ISBN 9781439637579– via Google Books.
- ^ "Atlantic Beach Park". WESTERLY RI. February 26, 2016.
- ^ "National Carousel Association - The Atlantic Beach Park Carousel - Atlantic Beach Park Carousel". carousels.org.
- ^ "The 7 Best Beaches in Rhode Island". www.afar.com. March 20, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- ^ "Things to Do in Misquamicut, Rhode Island". www.traveltips.usatoday.com. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2019". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.