Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Portsmouth: town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
About
Portsmouth is a town located in the county of Newport in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,389 and a population density of 293 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,108 inhabitants.
The town was created 388 years ago in 1638.
Quick Facts about Portsmouth
| Population | 17,108 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County | Newport County |
| Postal code | 02871 |
| Phone Area Codes | 401 |
| Area | 59.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6023,-71.2503 |
| Altitude | 203 feet / 62 meters |
| Establishment | March 07, 1638 (388 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:40:47 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 288 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Portsmouth is located at 41°36'8"N 71°15'1"W (41.6023200, -71.2503300).
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Official website of Portsmouth
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Portsmouth decreased by 1.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,389 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,389 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,385 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,446 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,457 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,416 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,431 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,433 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,311 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,226 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,108 | -0.69% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Portsmouth
1Newport Car Museum
1947 W Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871, United States View details
Phone: +14018482277 | Website available
2Rail Explorers: Rhode Island Division
1 Alexander Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871, United States View details
Phone: +18778338588 | Website available
3Green Animals Topiary Gardens
380 Corys Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871, United States View details
Phone: +14016831267 | Website available
4Greenvale Vineyards
582 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871, United States View details
Phone: +14018473777 | Website available
People born in Portsmouth (10)
People born in Portsmouth, including soccer player Billy Gonsalves, football player Bobby Sewall, United States federal judge George Moulton Carpenter, Jr., .
More notable people
- Gideon Cornell (Chief Justice of Rhode Island) he was born in 05/07/1710
- Joseph Sheffield (Colonial Rhode Island Attorney General) he was born in 22/08/1661
- Preserved Fish (New York City shipping merchant) he was born in 01/01/1766
- Frank P. Crandon (U.S. company tax commissioner) he was born in 28/10/1834
- Anthony Harkness he was born in 10/07/1793
- Andrew Chrabascz (American basketball player) he was born in 14/06/1994
- Brian D'Urso (physicist)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Portsmouth, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217518 | Roger Williams University | Bristol (RI) | 02809-2921 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Post Office | Portsmouth (RI) | 02871 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Portsmouth, Virginia The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia. with a population of 95,094 people.
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 21,557 people.
- Portsmouth, Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 19,744 people.
- Portsmouth, Iowa human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 176 people.
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 |
| 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 |
| Little Compton | 3,462 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Portsmouth distances to largest Rhode Island cities