Glocester is a medium-sized town located in the state of Rhode Island. With a population of 10,200 people and two associated neighborhoods, Glocester is the 30th largest community in Rhode Island.Unlike some towns, Glocester isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Glocester are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Glocester is a town of sales and office workers, managers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Glocester who work in management occupations (17.50%), sales jobs (11.52%), and office and administrative support (11.17%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 11.41% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Glocester is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Glocester’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One downside of living in Glocester, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.94 minutes every day commuting to work. The overall education level of Glocester citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 31.65% of adults in Glocester have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%. The per capita income in Glocester in 2022 was $46,846, which is middle income relative to Rhode Island, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $187,384 for a family of four. The people who call Glocester home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Glocester residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Glocester include English, Irish, Italian, French, and Portuguese. The most common language spoken in Glocester is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.
