Westerly town is located in Washington County Rhode Island. Westerly town has a 2024 population of 23,154. Westerly town is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,322 in 2020.
The average household income in Westerly town is $117,760 with a poverty rate of 6.15%. The median age in Westerly town is 53.7 years: 51.8 years for males, and 55.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westerly town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,348 | 91.55% |
| Two or more races | 778 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 629 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 367 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 189 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,657 | 2.16 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Married | 5,133 | 2.78 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 4,025 | 1.21 | 52 | 48 |
| Female | 1,054 | 2.66 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Male | 445 | 2.41 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 744 | 4.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,398 | 7.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,336 | 23.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,258 | 17.86% |
| High School Graduate | 5,452 | 29.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 230 | 1.26% |
| Some College | 2,827 | 15.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,798 | 16,057 | 7,259 |
| Hispanic | 498 | 450 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 479 | 479 | 110 |
| Asian | 400 | 262 | 87 |
| Other Race | 350 | 320 | 138 |
| Black | 130 | 90 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 43.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,111 | $87,411 | $61,057 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,238 | $98,815 | $79,091 |
| High School Graduate | $46,685 | $60,365 | $30,331 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,583 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,507 | $70,720 | $49,313 |
| Some College | $47,301 | $57,039 | $45,058 |
$59,507
Average Earnings
$70,720
Average Male
$49,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.33% of Westerly town residents speak only English, while 7.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,922 | 1,192 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 629 | 97 | 15.42% |
| Multiple | 778 | 65 | 8.35% |
| Hispanic | 650 | 63 | 9.69% |
| Black | 189 | 40 | 21.16% |
| Other | 367 | 16 | 4.36% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
6.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.29%
Male Poverty Rate
6.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westerly town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westerly town is Other, with 4.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.91% |
| High School | 10.81% |
| Some College | 3.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.81% |
| Female Employed | 2.68% |
| Male Employed | 2.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,854 | $148,791 |
| Households | $90,933 | $117,760 |
| Married Families | $128,839 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,875 | $63,927 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,396
Number of Veterans
1,300
Male Veterans
96
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 482 |
| First Gulf War | 407 |
| Korea | 131 |
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 417 |
| 55 to 64 | 364 |
| 65 to 74 | 344 |
| 35 to 54 | 267 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,337 | 7.26% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 7.66% |
| Asian | 20 | 3.51% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 3.29% |
| Other Race | 19 | 5.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.98%
Born in Westerly town
94.98%
Native Born
5.02%
Foreign Born
1.79%
Non Citizen
3.22%
Naturalized
94.98% of Westerly town residents were born in the United States, with 52.98% having been born in Rhode Island. 1.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,809 | -69 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 22,878 | -69 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 22,947 | -69 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 23,016 | -69 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 23,085 | -69 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 23,154 | -69 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 23,223 | -69 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 23,292 | -203 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 23,495 | 173 | 0.74% |
| 2020 | 23,322 | 891 | 3.97% |
| 2019 | 22,431 | -90 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 22,521 | -94 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 22,615 | -31 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 22,646 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 22,645 | -38 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 22,683 | 19 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 22,664 | -10 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 22,674 | -27 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 22,701 | -69 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 22,770 | 0 | 0% |