Demographics in Westerly, RI

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Westerly?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

18,528

Male

9,494

51.2%

Female

9,034

48.8%

Median Age

53.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

90.4%

Black

1.0%

Hispanic

3.2%

Asian

3.0%

Two or More

3.8%

Other

1.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

29.8%

High School or Higher

54.9%

Foreign Born

5.6%

Veterans

6.7%

Married

43.8%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Westerly, RI has a population of 18,528 with a median age of 53.5. The racial makeup is 90.4% White, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, 3.0% Asian. About 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.6%.