Town · Rhode Island
West Warwick, Rhode Island
West Warwick, town, in Kent County, Rhode Island. West Warwick had 31,487 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 31,012 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 31,173 (±26). GEOID 4400378440.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,487
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,012 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,173 ±26
Median household income
$77,608
±$6,727 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $87,796
Median home value
$330,800
±$11,736 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $404,200
Median gross rent
$1,303
±$74 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $1,342
Where is West Warwick and what county is it in?
West Warwick is a town in Kent County, Rhode Island. It covers 7.8 square miles of land, 3,960 residents per square mile in 2020.
West Warwick is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in West Warwick, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 31,487 people lived in West Warwick on July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, in line with Rhode Island (+1.6%). The 2020 Census counted 31,012 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 31,173 (±26).
| Measure | West Warwick | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,173±26 | 171,456 | +2,229 |
| Households | 14,361±531 | 72,839 | +1,388 |
| Average household size | 2.16±0.08 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,269±463 | 76,529 | +1,225 |
West Warwick's population since 2000
From 29,581 in 2000 to 31,487 in 2025: up 6.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for West Warwick as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in West Warwick?
The median resident of West Warwick is 42.8 years old; 15.7% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.2%. 9.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Warwick | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8±1.5 | 43.8 | +3.7 |
| Under 18 years | 15.7%±1.6 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0%±1.9 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 50.5%±2.1 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.2%±2.1 pts | 6.9% | +3.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.4%±2.8 pts | 83.7% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.1 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.2%±1.9 pts | 7.1% | +2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.4%±2.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0%±2.2 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4%±1.8 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.3%±2.1 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.4%±2.9 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.7%±2.0 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.4%±2.7 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in West Warwick earn?
Half of West Warwick's 14,361 households earn less than $77,608 a year (±$6,727), against $94,345 in Kent County and $87,796 in Rhode Island. In 2015-2019 it was $68,829 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Warwick | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,608±$6,727 | $94,345 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,377±$6,164 | $119,389 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,795±$2,730 | $50,854 | +$5,196 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.6%±2.5 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.4%±5.9 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.7%±3.3 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9%±1.3 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0%±2.1 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in West Warwick?
Owners occupy 57.0% of West Warwick's occupied homes and renters 43.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $330,800 by its owner (±$11,736). The median renter pays $1,303 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Warwick | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $330,800±$11,736 | $366,100 | +$77,523 |
| Median gross rent | $1,303±$74 | $1,327 | +$92 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6%±7.8 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,995±$73 | $2,195 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.0%±3.6 pts | 73.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.0%±3.6 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Housing units | 15,269±463 | 76,529 | +1,225 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7%±3.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.7%±3.5 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.1%±3.4 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.3%±2.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is West Warwick building?
Builders took permits for 55 new housing units in West Warwick in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 1.7 per 1,000 residents against 1.6 across Rhode Island.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in West Warwick work and get to work?
83.9% of West Warwick's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | West Warwick | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.2%±2.5 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±1.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9%±3.1 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4%±1.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±2.2 pts | 11.9% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min±1.5 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in West Warwick?
6 census tracts lie mostly in West Warwick (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,063 (Tract 202) to $105,048 (Tract 205).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 201.01Kent County | 7,113 | $98,387 |
| Tract 203Kent County | 5,815 | $70,120 |
| Tract 202Kent County | 5,475 | $64,063 |
| Tract 201.02Kent County | 4,877 | $65,903 |
| Tract 205Kent County | 4,658 | $105,048 |
| Tract 204Kent County | 3,235 | $78,133 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in West Warwick) · Census block assignment files
How does West Warwick compare with other places in Rhode Island?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, West Warwick is the 333rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 5th-most populous of 31 in Rhode Island.
West Warwick ranks 51st of 57 places in Rhode Island with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 31 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 21st | 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th | 57 |
| Median household income | 51st | 57 |
| Per capita income | 48th | 57 |
| Median home value | 53rd | 56 |
| Median gross rent | 31st | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 13th | 45 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th | 57 |
| Median age | 37th | 57 |
| Owner-occupied share | 50th | 56 |
| Work from home | 47th | 49 |
| Travel time to work | 34th | 57 |
West Warwick's figures with every place in Rhode Island (CSV)
Every place in Rhode Island, sortable · Compare West Warwick with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for West Warwick?
8 of the 57 figures for West Warwick on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for West Warwick are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.