Westerly, Rhode Island
Westerly: town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
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Westerly is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,787 and a population density of 305 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,328 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Westerly
| Population | 22,328 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 02891 |
| Phone Area Codes | 401 |
| Area | 74.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3776,-71.8273 |
| Altitude | 36 feet / 11 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:57:32 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 299 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westerly is located at 41°22'39"N 71°49'38"W (41.3776000, -71.8272900).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Westerly decreased by 2.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,787 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,701 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,670 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,656 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,672 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,631 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,624 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,590 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,486 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,381 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,328 | -0.24% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Westerly
1Bayview Fun Park
330 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI 02891, United States View details
Phone: +14013220180
2Westerly Downtown Historic District
Westerly, RI 02891, United States View details
Website available
Where to Stay in Westerly
1Ocean House
1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, RI 02891, United States View details
Phone: +14015847000 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Westerly
1Westerly TOWN HALL
45 Broad St, Westerly, RI 02891 View details
Phone: +14013482500 | Website available
People born in Westerly (43)
People born in Westerly, including politician Nathan F. Dixon III, Actress, comedienne Ruth Buzzi, inventor Stephen Wilcox, .
More notable people
- Billy Gilman (American singer) he was born in 24/05/1988
- John Matthew O'Connell (American politician (1872-1941)) he was born in 10/08/1872
- Nathan F. Dixon II (American politician (1812-1881)) he was born in 01/05/1812
- George Mearns (American professional basketball player) he was born in 18/04/1922
- Dave Gavitt (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 26/10/1937
- George Greeley (American pianist) he was born in 23/07/1917
- Charles H. Berry (American politician) he was born in 12/09/1823
- Charlie Robinson (American baseball player) he was born in 27/07/1856
- Damian Wroblewski (College football Coach) he was born in 04/05/1976
- Darren Main (Author, Yoga & Meditation Instructor, Human Rights Activist) he was born in 20/01/1971
- Dave Stenhouse (Baseball player and coach) he was born in 12/09/1933
- Dick Berggren (American racing announcer, writer and former driver) he was born in 27/05/1942
- Don Panciera (American football player (1927-2012)) he was born in 23/06/1927
- Eddie Sawyer (Baseball player and manager) he was born in 10/09/1910
- Ellen Fitz Pendleton (American college president) she was born in 07/08/1864
- Herbert O. Dunn (United States admiral) he was born in 01/01/1857
- Percy Miller, Jr. (American baseball player) he was born in 06/06/1931
- Robert Crandall (American businessman) he was born in 06/12/1935
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Westerly, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443483 | Cortiva Institute-Groton | Groton (CT) | 06340 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Westerly, RI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Westerly.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| High Post Office | Westerly (RI) | 02891 |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown | 26,278 | Town in Rhode Island |
| Narragansett | 15,309 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Hopkinton | 8,095 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Charlestown | 7,836 | Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Exeter | 6,531 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Narragansett Pier | 3,409 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island |
| Hope Valley | 1,612 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island |
| Ashaway | 1,485 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island |
| New Shoreham | 1,029 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Westerly distances to largest Rhode Island cities