Census-designated place · Rhode Island
Westerly CDP, Rhode Island
Westerly CDP, census-designated place, in Washington County, Rhode Island. Westerly CDP had 18,411 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±732). GEOID 4476820.
Residents, 2020-2024
18,411
±732 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 18,423
Median household income
$95,207
±$7,661 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $87,796
Median home value
$448,800
±$14,683 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $404,200
Median gross rent
$1,260
±$132 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $1,342
Where is Westerly CDP and what county is it in?
Westerly CDP is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Washington County, Rhode Island. It covers 15.8 square miles of land, 1,164 residents per square mile in 2020.
Westerly CDP is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Westerly CDP lies entirely within Westerly, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Westerly CDP, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Westerly CDP's population at 18,411 (±732). The 2020 Census counted 18,423 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Westerly CDP is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Westerly CDP | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,411 ±732 | 130,344 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,282 ±410 | 52,549 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.10 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,028 ±409 | 66,385 | no clear change |
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 Westerly CDP?
The median resident of Westerly CDP is 50.4 years old; 14.4% are under 18 and 25.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.0%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Westerly CDP | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4 ±2.3 | 45.5 | +4.1 |
| Under 18 years | 14.4% ±1.7 pts | 15.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.2% ±2.5 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Male | 51.7% ±2.2 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±1.7 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.2% ±2.7 pts | 88.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.9% ±2.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±1.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5% ±2.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±1.6 pts | 2.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6% ±1.7 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.3% ±4.1 pts | 52.4% | +9.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.7% ±2.8 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9% ±2.4 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±1.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
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 Westerly CDP earn?
Half of Westerly CDP's 8,282 households earn less than $95,207 a year (±$7,661), against $106,638 in Washington County and $87,796 in Rhode Island. In 2015-2019 the median was $82,345 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,863 after inflation. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Westerly CDP | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,207 ±$7,661 | $106,638 | +$12,863 |
| Mean household income | $117,268 ±$7,992 | $136,741 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,043 ±$3,017 | $56,069 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.7% ±1.4 pts | 8.2% | −3.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.6% ±2.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.7% ±2.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±2.2 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6% ±2.2 pts | 94.4% | – |
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 Westerly CDP?
Owners occupy 71.4% of Westerly CDP's occupied homes and renters 28.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $448,800 by its owner (±$14,683). The median renter pays $1,260 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Westerly CDP | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $448,800 ±$14,683 | $510,800 | +$86,238 |
| Median gross rent | $1,260 ±$132 | $1,327 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7% ±11.4 pts | 42.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,120 ±$134 | $2,364 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.4% ±3.9 pts | 77.5% | +10.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.6% ±3.9 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Housing units | 9,028 ±409 | 66,385 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±4.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.1% ±4.3 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±2.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.0% ±4.0 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
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 do people in Westerly CDP work and get to work?
80.6% of Westerly CDP's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Westerly CDP | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3% ±3.6 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 4.4% | −4.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6% ±4.3 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±2.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4% ±2.9 pts | 15.3% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min ±2.1 | 26.0 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 Westerly CDP?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Westerly CDP, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,396 (Tract 508.01) to $101,621 (Tract 509.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 509.01Washington County | 7,020 | $101,621 |
| Tract 508.01Washington County | 5,655 | $64,396 |
| Tract 508.02Washington County | 3,681 | $90,332 |
| Tract 509.02Washington County | 5,128 | $121,377 |
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 Westerly CDP) · Census block assignment files
How does Westerly CDP compare with other places in Rhode Island?
Westerly CDP ranks 39th of 57 places in Rhode Island with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 20th | 57 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th | 57 |
| Median household income | 39th | 57 |
| Per capita income | 23rd | 57 |
| Median home value | 25th | 56 |
| Median gross rent | 38th | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 27th | 45 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th | 57 |
| Median age | 12th | 57 |
| Owner-occupied share | 40th | 56 |
| Work from home | 42nd | 49 |
| Travel time to work | 49th | 57 |
Westerly CDP's figures with every place in Rhode Island (CSV)
Every place in Rhode Island, sortable · Compare Westerly CDP 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 Westerly CDP?
11 of the 57 figures for Westerly CDP 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 Westerly CDP 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.