East Greenwich, Rhode Island
East Greenwich: town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
About
East Greenwich is a town located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,146 and a population density of 787 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,141 inhabitants.
The town was created 349 years ago in 1676.
Quick Facts about East Greenwich
| Population | 13,141 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County | Kent County |
| Postal code | 02818 |
| Phone Area Codes | 401 |
| Area | 16.71 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6604,-71.4559 |
| Altitude | 200 feet / 61 meters |
| Capital city | East Greenwich is capital of Kent County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1677 (349 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:31:47 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 786 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
East Greenwich is located at 41°39'37"N 71°27'21"W (41.6603800, -71.4558900).
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Official website of East Greenwich
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of East Greenwich decreased by 0.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,146 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,107 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,082 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,078 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,082 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,053 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,057 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,062 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,114 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,120 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,141 | 0.16% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in East Greenwich
1Goddard Memorial State Park
1095 Ives Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818, United States View details
Phone: +14018842010 | Website available
2Scalloptown Park
East Greenwich, RI 02818, United States View details
Phone: +14018868626 | Website available
3Varnum Memorial Armory
6 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818, United States View details
Phone: +14018844110 | Website available
People born in East Greenwich (20)
People born in East Greenwich, including politician Donald Carcieri, politician Thomas Tillinghast, basketball player Jimmy Baron, .
More notable people
- William Cornysh the Younger (English composer, dramatist, actor, and poet) he was born in 01/01/1465
- George Washington Greene (American historian) he was born in 08/04/1811
- Gideon Olin (American politician (1743-1823)) he was born in 02/11/1743
- Albert C. Greene (American politician) he was born in 15/04/1792
- Edith Roelker Curtis (American novelist, historian, diarist) she was born in 29/07/1893
- George Hill Mathewson Lawrence (botanist (1910-1978)) he was born in 01/01/1910
- Steven King (American ice hockey player) he was born in 22/07/1969
- Leeann Tingley (American model) she was born in 20/08/1981
- Peter Mawney (colonial Rhode Island settler) he was born in 01/01/1689
- Richard L. Cevoli (US Navy pilot) he was born in 24/10/1919
- Sylvester G. Hill (Union Army general) he was born in 10/06/1829
- Wilma Briggs (American baseball player) she was born in 06/11/1930
- Silas Casey (American Union Army general) he was born in 12/07/1807
- William Chesley Worthington he was born in 01/01/1903
- Lester Burrell Shippee (US historian; University of Minnesota) he was born in 28/01/1879
- Charles Nichols Spencer (Ministrer of Finance for the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi during the reigns of both Kalakaua and Liliuokalani. Merchant and plantation owner) he was born in 01/01/1837
- Amey Sweet ((1731 - circa 1771)) she was born in 22/04/1731
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to East Greenwich, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217305 | New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich (RI) | 02818-1205 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to East Greenwich, RI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to East Greenwich.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich Post Office | East Greenwich (RI) | 02818 |
Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 81,189 | The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island. |
| Coventry | 34,931 | Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
| West Warwick | 28,967 | Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
East Greenwich distances to largest Rhode Island cities