Tiverton, Rhode Island
Tiverton: town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
About
Tiverton is a town located in the county of Newport in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,780 and a population density of 435 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,569 inhabitants.
The town was created 367 years ago in 1658.
Quick Facts about Tiverton
| Population | 15,569 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County | Newport County |
| Postal code | 02878 |
| Phone Area Codes | 401 |
| Area | 36.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6259,-71.2134 |
| Altitude | 144 feet / 44 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1659 (367 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:26:05 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 429 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tiverton is located at 41°37'33"N 71°12'48"W (41.6259400, -71.2133800).
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Official website of Tiverton
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Tiverton decreased by 1.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,780 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,840 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,853 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,911 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,891 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,821 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,816 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,805 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,730 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,662 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,569 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Tiverton
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Services and Civic Places in Tiverton
1Tiverton Town Hall
343 Highland Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878 View details
Phone: +14016256710 | Website available
People born in Tiverton (11)
People born in Tiverton, including politician Benjamin Howland, merchant sea captain Robert Gray, politician Job Durfee, .
More notable people
- Nathan B. Durfee (American politician (1812-1872)) he was born in 29/09/1812
- Peleg Tallman (American politician) he was born in 24/07/1764
- Edmund Durfee (Latter-Day Saint martyr) he was born in 03/10/1788
- George Tomkyns Chesney (British Army general) he was born in 30/04/1830
- Gideon Wanton (Rhode Island colonial governor) he was born in 20/10/1693
- Russell Warren (American architect) he was born in 01/01/1780
- George N. Bliss (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 22/07/1837
- Louis P. Noros (American sailor) he was born in 01/01/1850
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tiverton, 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 (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tiverton, 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 |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Tiverton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Post Office | Portsmouth (RI) | 02871 |
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 |
| 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
Tiverton distances to largest Rhode Island cities