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Westerly

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
15.834
State:
Rhode Island

Westerly is a CDP located in Washington County, Rhode Island. Westerly has a 2026 population of 18,665. Westerly is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Westerly is $95,207 with a poverty rate of 5.72%. The median age in Westerly is 50.4 years: 44 years for males, and 54.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.1 males.

18.7K
Total Population
1,179
Density (mi²)
46 0.25%
Growth

Westerly Population

Westerly Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202618,665460.25%
202518,619450.24%

Median Age

Overall: 50.4 years
Female: 54.5 years
Male: 44 years

Westerly Adults

There are 15,764 adults, (4,633 of whom are seniors) in Westerly.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,892 (48.3%)
Male: 9,519 (51.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Westerly includes 88.68% White, 3.2% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,32788.68%
Two or more races9295.05%
Asian5903.2%
Other race4452.42%
Black or African American1170.64%
Native American30.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2921.59%
Two or more races1991.08%
White910.49%
Asian190.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,23688.19%
Two or more races7303.97%
Asian5713.1%
Other race1530.83%
Black or African American1170.64%
Native American30.02%

Westerly Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Westerly 's average per capita income is $63,800. Household income levels show a median of $95,207. The poverty rate stands at 5.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$141,043-
Families$116,563$144,504
Households$95,207$117,268
Non Families$53,438$66,474

$63,800

Average Income

$95,207

Median Household Income

5.72%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)