Westerly, Rhode Island (02891) is a small town on the southwestern coast of the state with a population of 21,031 as of 2018 and a population density of 786.83 people per square mile. This quaint New England town offers year-round outdoor activities such as sailing, fishing, and swimming in the nearby beaches or boating in historic Watch Hill harbor. The downtown area includes local businesses such as the Marina Café and Del’s Lemonade that make Westerly unique. There are also many local demographic organizations like United Way of Westerly and Rotary Club that provide support for the community. The local sports scene has much to offer including high school football games at Westerly High School, college basketball games at University of Rhode Island, and professional baseball games at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket.
The population in Westerly (zip 02891) is 21,031. There are 798 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Westerly (zip 02891) is 50.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Westerly (zip 02891) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Westerly (zip 02891)
- 51.8% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 26.8% are married with children
- 14.7% have children, but are single
Race in Westerly (zip 02891)
- 91.3% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 2.9% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander