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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Westerly

Rhode Island · 16,612 residents · 15.834 sq mi
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Westerly is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,469. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $147,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,612
−6%vs 2000
vs 17,682 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,049 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Westerly
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,469
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,860 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,370
−34%vs 2000
vs $23,180 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$147,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $144,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$523
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $591 in 2000
US average: $450
57.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.6% in 2000
42.2% rent
4.4
+30%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(16,596)
Black0.8%(141)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(205)
Asian2.4%(422)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(1,894)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(16,276)
Black0.6%(98)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(196)
Asian1.2%(197)
Other0.2%(41)
Diversity Score7.7%(1,287)
8
−28%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.3%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westerly, Rhode Island?

Westerly, Rhode Island has about 16,612 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Westerly, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Westerly, Rhode Island earns about $33,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westerly, Rhode Island expensive?

In Westerly, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $147,100, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Westerly, Rhode Island?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Westerly, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westerly, Rhode Island?

About 6.9% of people in Westerly, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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