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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westerly

Rhode Island · 17,682 residents · 15.834 sq mi
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Westerly has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,860. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $144,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,682
+6%since 1990
from 16,612 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,117 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,049 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+13%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Westerly
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,860
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,469 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,180
+51%since 1990
from $15,370 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$144,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $147,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$591
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $523 in 1990
US average: $602
60.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.8% in 1990
39.4% rent
3.4
−23%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(16,276)
Black0.6%(98)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(196)
Asian1.2%(197)
Diversity Score7.7%(1,287)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(16,596)
Black0.8%(141)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(205)
Asian2.4%(422)
Diversity Score10.7%(1,894)
11
+38%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−10%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westerly, Rhode Island?

Westerly, Rhode Island has about 17,682 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Westerly, Rhode Island earns about $42,860 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 $144,600, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Westerly, Rhode Island?

About 22.7% 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 6.8% of people in Westerly, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westerly, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Westerly, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,070 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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