Portsmouth, Rhode Island (02871) is a small coastal town located on Aquidneck Island in Newport County. With a population of 17,165 and a population density of 987.97 people per square mile, Portsmouth is a relatively dense community compared to the rest of the United States whose population density is 93.29 people per square mile.
The area is home to many small businesses, such as Easton’s Point Pub & Grille, Spiced Pear Restaurant at The Chanler Hotel and Cliff Walk Manor. Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful here too with nearby beaches, fishing spots and hiking trails, as well as plenty of shopping and dining options in nearby Newport. Other local organizations include the Portsmouth Historical Society and the Portsmouth Arts Guild. There are also plenty of local sporting events for visitors to enjoy like tennis matches at Easton’s Beach and sailing regattas at Potter Cove Yacht Club.
The population in Portsmouth (zip 02871) is 17,165. There are 1,007 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Portsmouth (zip 02871) is 48.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Portsmouth (zip 02871) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Portsmouth (zip 02871)
- 59.6% are married
- 10.5% are divorced
- 32.2% are married with children
- 10.6% have children, but are single
Race in Portsmouth (zip 02871)
- 91.8% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 1.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander