West Warwick, Rhode Island
West Warwick: town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
About
West Warwick is a town located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,191 and a population density of 3,604 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,967 inhabitants.
The town was created 113 years ago in 1912.
Quick Facts about West Warwick
| Population | 28,967 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County | Kent County |
| Postal code | 02893 |
| Phone Area Codes | 401 |
| Area | 8.1 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6969,-71.5219 |
| Altitude | 151 feet / 46 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1913 (113 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:58:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 3,576 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Warwick is located at 41°41'49"N 71°31'19"W (41.6968900, -71.5219400).
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Official website of West Warwick
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of West Warwick decreased by 0.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,191 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,278 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,151 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,099 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,059 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,978 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,961 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,872 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,911 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,962 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,967 | 0.02% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in West Warwick
1West Warwick Town Hall
1170 Main St, West Warwick, RI 02893 View details
Phone: +14018229200 | Website available
People born in West Warwick (15)
People born in West Warwick, including professional wrestler Chuck Palumbo, sports coach and gridiron football player Bob Wylie, judge, politician, Rhode Island governor Robert E. Quinn, .
More notable people
- Ed Czerkiewicz (American soccer player (1912-1946)) he was born in 08/07/1912
- Tom Garrick (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 07/07/1966
- Ann Hood (Novelist, short story writer, memoirist) she was born in 09/12/1956
- Bill Lefebvre (Baseball player and coach) he was born in 11/11/1915
- Ed Walczak (American baseball player) he was born in 21/09/1915
- Mike Roarke (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 08/11/1930
- William J. Murphy (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 04/01/1963
- Frank Maznicki (American football player (1920-2013)) he was born in 19/07/1920
- James G. Connolly (American politician and lawyer (1886-2000)) he was born in 28/03/1886
- Jabez C. Knight (Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island) he was born in 31/07/1815
- David Berard (American ice hockey player (1970-)) he was born in 17/10/1970
- Danny Hayes (American jazz trumpeter) he was born in 01/01/1946
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Warwick, 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 (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Warwick, 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 West Warwick.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Warwick Post Office | West Warwick (RI) | 02893 |
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 |
| East Greenwich | 13,141 | Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
West Warwick distances to largest Rhode Island cities