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Misquamicut, Rhode Island

January 01, 1970

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]

Misquamicut, Rhode Island
Census-designated place
Andrea Hotel, c.1930s
Misquamicut, Rhode Island
Location in the state of Rhode Island
Misquamicut, Rhode Island
Misquamicut, Rhode Island (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°19′26″N 71°49′19″W / 41.32389°N 71.82194°W / 41.32389; -71.82194
CountryUnited States
StateRhode Island
CountyWashington
Area
[1]
 • Total1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2)
 • Land1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (1 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total434
 • Density369.99/sq mi (142.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
02891
Area code401
FIPS code44-46000[3]
GNIS feature ID1217591[4]

Name edit

Misquamicut is a Narragansett word meaning "Red Fish Place" or "Salmon Place".[7]

History edit

The district was once known as Pleasant View. The land was purchased from Chief Sosoa of the Montauks in 1661. The name was changed from Pleasant View to Misquamicut in 1928. The area suffered a series of devastating hurricanes that wiped out beach homes, hotels, and other structures in 1938, 1944, and 1954. A portion of the oceanfront became Misquamicut State Beach in 1959.[8]

 
1940s postcard

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".[13] It retains a carousel with antique band organ,[14][15] rides, bumper cars, a game room, and an ice cream stand.[16] More recently, miniature golf, go-carts, a batting cage, water slides, and a gift shop have been added.[17]

Geography edit

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 edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010390—
202043411.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[19]

2020 census edit

The 2020 United States census counted 434 people, 254 households, and 120 families in Misquamicut. The population density was 370.0 per square mile (142.9/km2). There were 869 housing units at an average density of 740.8 per square mile (286.0/km2). [20][21] The racial makeup was 96.54% (419) white or European American (96.31% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.69% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.46% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.23% (1) from other races, and 2.07% (9) from two or more races.[22] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.15% (5) of the population.[23]

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 American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $74,375 (with a margin of error of +/- $47,378) and the median family income was $118,214 (+/- $26,394). Females had a median income of $45,536 (+/- $27,563).[26] The median income for those above 16 years old was $47,500 (+/- $32,404).[27] Approximately, 10.0% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 53.8% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.[28][29]

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 edit

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Misquamicut, Rhode Island
  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Counts: Rhode Island" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 11. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
  7. ^ 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
  8. ^ "Misquamicut State Beach History". State of Rhode Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "Rhode Island's Classic Carousels: A Seaside Tour". www.wsj.com. September 1, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  11. ^ "Amusement Parks In Rhode Island: A Huffington Post Travel Guide". www.huffpost.com. December 6, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  12. ^ Tobyne, Dan (June 15, 2016). Beachcomber's Guide to the Northeast. Down East Books. ISBN 9781608934041 – via Google Books.
  13. ^ Gentile, Donald L.; Gordon, Bernard L. (April 12, 2010). Misquamicut. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781439637579 – via Google Books.
  14. ^ "Atlantic Beach Park". WESTERLY RI. February 26, 2016.
  15. ^ "National Carousel Association - The Atlantic Beach Park Carousel - Atlantic Beach Park Carousel". carousels.org.
  16. ^ "The 7 Best Beaches in Rhode Island". www.afar.com. March 20, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
  17. ^ "Things to Do in Misquamicut, Rhode Island". www.traveltips.usatoday.com. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  18. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2019". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  19. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  20. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  21. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  22. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  23. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  24. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  25. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  26. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  27. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  28. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  29. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2023.

External links edit

  • Misquamicut Fire District

January 01, 1970
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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 Misquamicut Rhode IslandCensus designated placeAndrea Hotel c 1930sMisquamicut Rhode IslandLocation in the state of Rhode IslandShow map of Rhode IslandMisquamicut Rhode IslandMisquamicut Rhode Island the United States Show map of the United StatesCoordinates 41 19 26 N 71 49 19 W 41 32389 N 71 82194 W 41 32389 71 82194CountryUnited StatesStateRhode IslandCountyWashingtonArea 1 Total1 25 sq mi 3 23 km2 Land1 17 sq mi 3 04 km2 Water0 07 sq mi 0 19 km2 Elevation3 ft 1 m Population 2020 2 Total434 Density369 99 sq mi 142 89 km2 Time zoneUTC 5 Eastern EST Summer DST UTC 4 EDT ZIP code02891Area code401FIPS code44 46000 3 GNIS feature ID1217591 4 Contents 1 Name 2 History 3 Geography 4 Demographics 4 1 2020 census 5 References 6 External linksName editMisquamicut is a Narragansett word meaning Red Fish Place or Salmon Place 7 History editThe district was once known as Pleasant View The land was purchased from Chief Sosoa of the Montauks in 1661 The name was changed from Pleasant View to Misquamicut in 1928 The area suffered a series of devastating hurricanes that wiped out beach homes hotels and other structures in 1938 1944 and 1954 A portion of the oceanfront became Misquamicut State Beach in 1959 8 nbsp 1940s postcard 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 13 It retains a carousel with antique band organ 14 15 rides bumper cars a game room and an ice cream stand 16 More recently miniature golf go carts a batting cage water slides and a gift shop have been added 17 Geography editAccording 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 editHistorical population CensusPop Note 2010390 202043411 3 U S Decennial Census 19 2020 census edit The 2020 United States census counted 434 people 254 households and 120 families in Misquamicut The population density was 370 0 per square mile 142 9 km2 There were 869 housing units at an average density of 740 8 per square mile 286 0 km2 20 21 The racial makeup was 96 54 419 white or European American 96 31 non Hispanic white 0 0 0 black or African American 0 69 3 Native American or Alaska Native 0 46 2 Asian 0 0 0 Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian 0 23 1 from other races and 2 07 9 from two or more races 22 Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1 15 5 of the population 23 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 American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was 74 375 with a margin of error of 47 378 and the median family income was 118 214 26 394 Females had a median income of 45 536 27 563 26 The median income for those above 16 years old was 47 500 32 404 27 Approximately 10 0 of families and 8 2 of the population were below the poverty line including 53 8 of those under the age of 18 and 0 0 of those ages 65 or over 28 29 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 edit 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 amp 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 Tobyne Dan June 15 2016 Beachcomber s Guide to the Northeast Down East Books ISBN 9781608934041 via Google Books Gentile Donald L Gordon Bernard L April 12 2010 Misquamicut Arcadia Publishing 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 External links editMisquamicut Fire District Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Misquamicut Rhode Island amp oldid 1207596649, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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