New Shoreham, RI is a small coastal town located on Block Island, known for its stunning beaches, conservation efforts and year-round outdoor activities. With just 1,007 residents, the town has a population density of 113 people per square mile which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. The local businesses range from marinas and restaurants to the Block Island Grocery Store and Block Island Ferry that departs from Point Judith. Year-round outdoor activities include biking, kayaking, fishing, surfing and paddle boarding along with regular excursions such as bird watching tours. Organizations in the area include the New Shoreham Town Council which holds regular meetings to discuss current issues and events taking place in New Shoreham. In addition, there are several local sporting events held each year including running races and beach volleyball tournaments.
The population in New Shoreham is 1,007. There are 111 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in New Shoreham is 47, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in New Shoreham is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in New Shoreham
- 46.2% are married
- 16.0% are divorced
- 14.4% are married with children
- 2.3% have children, but are single
Race in New Shoreham
- 92.9% are White
- 1.2% are Black
- 2.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander