Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island facts for kids
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Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island
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 Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island
Location in Rhode Island
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| Country | United States |
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.09 sq mi (10.59 km2) |
| • Land | 3.57 sq mi (9.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,308 |
| • Density | 927.39/sq mi (358.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 44-48700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1219895 |
Narragansett Pier is a beautiful village located in Rhode Island, a state in the United States. It's part of the larger town of Narragansett. In 2010, about 3,409 people lived here. It's known for its coastal views and historic buildings.
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Where is Narragansett Pier?
Narragansett Pier is located on the coast of Rhode Island. You can find it at these coordinates: 41°25′48″N 71°27′59″W / 41.43000°N 71.46639°W.
The village covers a total area of about 10.2 square kilometers (4.0 square miles). Most of this area, about 9.4 square kilometers (3.6 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square kilometers (0.3 square miles), is water. This means about 8% of the area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Narragansett Pier?
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| 2020 | 3,308 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,671 people living in Narragansett Pier. These people lived in 1,745 homes. About 886 of these were family homes.
The population density was about 391 people per square kilometer. Most of the people living here were White (94%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.88% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of all the homes, about 15.5% had children under 18 living there. Many homes (40.3%) were married couples living together. About 8% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. Almost half (49.2%) were not family households.
Many people lived alone. About 37.4% of all homes were individuals. Also, 17.1% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.08 people in each home and 2.70 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population in Narragansett Pier is spread out across different age groups.
- 13.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 13.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 22.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age of residents was 44 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 86 males.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a home in Narragansett Pier was about $39,918 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $65,864 per year.
The average income per person was about $26,811. About 8.8% of families and 14.1% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 17.0% of those under 18 and 9.4% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Narragansett Pier
Narragansett Pier has been home to or visited by some interesting people:
- Roberta Dunbar
- Varina Davis: She was the former First Lady of the Confederacy. She used to vacation here in the 1890s after her husband passed away.
- Varina Anne Davis: She was Varina Davis's youngest daughter. She was known as the "Daughter of the Confederacy." She also vacationed here with her mother and sadly passed away here on September 18, 1898, at the age of 34.
- William Robinson: He was a deputy governor of the colony during the 1740s.
See also
In Spanish: Narragansett Pier para niños
