Westerly, RI Demographics

A map of Westerly's Population by Race

Westerly, Rhode Island had a population of 18,423 in 2020. It was 86.0% White, 1.0% Black, 3.1% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westerly, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Westerly is the 9th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Westerly's White Population

15,835 residents of Westerly identify as White, or 86.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Westerly larger than the White share of the population of Rhode Island (68.7% White). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Westerly is ranked #21 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Westerly is more White than neighboring Bradford (83.7% White). Westerly is less White than neighboring Pawcatuck (87.6% White), Misquamicut (96.3% White), Weekapaug (94.6% White), and Ashaway (92.9% White).

Westerly's Black Population

181 residents of Westerly identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westerly roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Rhode Island (5% Black). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Westerly is ranked #18 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Westerly is more Black than neighboring Misquamicut (0% Black), Weekapaug (0.4% Black), and Ashaway (0.1% Black). Westerly is less Black than neighboring Pawcatuck (1.1% Black), and Bradford (1.6% Black).

Westerly's Asian Population

565 residents of Westerly identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westerly roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Westerly is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Westerly is more Asian than neighboring Pawcatuck (2.2% Asian), Misquamicut (0.5% Asian), Weekapaug (1.3% Asian), Bradford (2.3% Asian), and Ashaway (0.4% Asian).

Westerly's Hispanic Population

975 residents of Westerly identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westerly slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Rhode Island (16.6% Hispanic). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Westerly is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Westerly is more Hispanic than neighboring Pawcatuck (3.8% Hispanic), Misquamicut (1.2% Hispanic), Weekapaug (1.3% Hispanic), Bradford (3.6% Hispanic), and Ashaway (2.2% Hispanic).

Westerly's Native American/Other Population

181 residents of Westerly identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westerly roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Rhode Island (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Westerly is ranked #14 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Westerly is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pawcatuck (0.8% Native American/Other), Misquamicut (0.9% Native American/Other), and Weekapaug (0.4% Native American/Other). Westerly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bradford (2.3% Native American/Other), and Ashaway (1.1% Native American/Other).

Westerly's Multiracial Population

686 residents of Westerly identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westerly roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Rhode Island (4.8% Multiracial). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Westerly is ranked #18 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Westerly is more Multiracial than neighboring Misquamicut (1.2% Multiracial), Weekapaug (1.9% Multiracial), and Ashaway (3.3% Multiracial). Westerly is less Multiracial than neighboring Pawcatuck (4.6% Multiracial), and Bradford (6.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.