Hopkinton (CDP), Rhode Island facts for kids
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Hopkinton, Rhode Island
Hopkinton City
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 Hopkinton (CDP), Rhode Island
Location in Rhode Island
Hopkinton (CDP), Rhode Island
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| Town | Hopkinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.31 sq mi (8.57 km2) |
| • Land | 3.30 sq mi (8.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 170 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 475 |
| • Density | 143.85/sq mi (55.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 401 |
| FIPS code | 44-35200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2631335 |
Hopkinton is a small community in Washington County, Rhode Island. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people.
The village is also called Hopkinton City. The main part of the village is even a special place called the Hopkinton City Historic District. This district helps protect its old buildings and history.
Exploring Hopkinton
Hopkinton village is located on the western side of Washington County. It sits in the west-central part of the larger town of Hopkinton. The western edge of the village touches the state line of Connecticut.
You can travel through Hopkinton on Rhode Island Route 3. This road goes northeast about 4 miles to Hope Valley. Hope Valley is the biggest village in the town of Hopkinton. Route 3 also goes south about 3 miles to Ashaway, which is the second largest village.
A major highway, Interstate 95, also runs through the southeast part of Hopkinton. You can get onto I-95 from Exit 1, which is on Route 3. This highway can take you northeast about 36 miles to Providence, the capital city of Rhode Island. If you go southwest on I-95, it's about 19 miles to New London, Connecticut.
Who Lives in Hopkinton?
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| 2020 | 475 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 475 people living in Hopkinton. This means there were about 144 people for every square mile. There were 212 homes in the village.
Most people living in Hopkinton are white, making up about 91% of the population. A smaller number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. About 6% of the people are from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Hopkinton was about 50 years old in 2020. About 14% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 33% of the people were 65 years old or older.
