Little Compton, Rhode Island

Little Compton: town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

About

Little Compton is a town located in the county of Newport in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,492 and a population density of 121 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,462 inhabitants.

The town was created 367 years ago in 1658.

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Quick Facts about Little Compton

Population 3,462 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Rhode Island (United States)
County Newport County
Postal code 02837
Phone Area Codes 401
Area 28.9 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.5101,-71.1712
Altitude 82 feet / 25 meters
Establishment January 01, 1659 (367 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 03:07:26 (23rd April 2026)
Density 120 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -0.87% (2010-2020)
View from Sakonnet Harbor image
View from Sakonnet Harbor image

Geography

Little Compton is located at 41°30'36"N 71°10'16"W (41.5101000, -71.1711600).

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Official website of Little Compton

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Little Compton decreased by 0.87% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,492 - census
2011 3,493 0.03% estimation process
2012 3,491 -0.06% estimation process
2013 3,514 0.65% estimation process
2014 3,519 0.14% estimation process
2015 3,511 -0.23% estimation process
2016 3,506 -0.14% estimation process
2017 3,499 -0.2% estimation process
2018 3,482 -0.49% estimation process
2019 3,474 -0.23% estimation process
2020 3,462 -0.35% estimation process
Little Compton zip code is 02837. County name: Newport, County fips: 44005
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1South Shore Beach

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2Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard

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3Dundery Brook Trail

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4Little Compton Historic District

Rating: 5 (2)

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People born in Little Compton (3)

People born in Little Compton, including actress and comedian Arden Myrin, politician Isaac Wilbour, politician James F. Simmons, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Little Compton, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
217536 Salve Regina University Newport (RI) 02840-4192

Nearby Transit Stations (14)

Rail and bus stations connected to Little Compton, RI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
KIN Kingston station 1 Railroad Avenue RAIL
PVD Providence station 100 Gaspee Street 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 Little Compton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Little Compton Post Office Little Compton (RI) 02837

Other cities in Newport County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newport County , RI.

City Name Population Title
Newport 24,412 City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Portsmouth 17,108 Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Middletown 15,803 Town in Rhode Island
Tiverton 15,569 Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Jamestown 5,482 Town in Rhode Island, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Little Compton distances to largest Rhode Island cities