Westerly, Rhode Island Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Westerly, Rhode Island is 18,528 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest city in Rhode Island. The median household income is $82,333, the median home value is $400,200, and the median age is 53.5.
18,528
Population
1170
People / sq mi
$82,333
Median Income
$400,200
Median Home Value
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Westerly covers 15.8 sq mi of land at 1170 people per square mile.
About Westerly, RI
Westerly skews on age — the median resident is 53.5, older than the national median. Westerly is a city in Rhode Island with a population of 18,528. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Rhode Island in the country, at #9 by population.
Median household income is $82,333, near the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.2%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $400,200, with typical rent around $1,243.
38.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.3% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Westerly — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$82,333
Median Household Income
$47,826
Per Capita Income
1.2%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$400,200
Median Home Value
$1,243
Median Rent
72.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.1%
High School+
38.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
81.2%
Public Transit
7.3%
Work From Home
24.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
38.4%
Foreign Born
91.3%
Non-English at Home
7.7%
Veterans
12.5%
With Disability
96.5%
Health Insurance
92.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 14.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.7% |
| Information | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.9% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.2% |
| Retail Trade | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Westerly, Rhode Island has a population of 18,528 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest city in Rhode Island.
The median household income in Westerly, Rhode Island is $82,333, with 1.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Westerly, Rhode Island is $400,200, with median monthly rent at $1,243 and a homeownership rate of 72.0%.
The median age in Westerly, Rhode Island is 53.5 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
Westerly Cdp, RI Climate
Westerly Cdp, RI has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F) and receives about 1200 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.1°C
Avg Temp
1200
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 28° | 104 mm |
| February | -1° / 30° | 90 mm |
| March | 3° / 38° | 110 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 107 mm |
| May | 14° / 56° | 95 mm |
| June | 18° / 65° | 90 mm |
| July | 22° / 71° | 81 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 101 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 99 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 95 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 118 mm |
| December | 1° / 34° | 110 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Westerly Cdp, RI
The most comfortable months to visit Westerly Cdp, RI are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near -7°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.