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West Greenwich, Rhode Island
Louttit Library
Louttit Library
Location in Kent County and the state of Rhode Island.
Location in Kent County and the state of Rhode Island.
Country United States
State Rhode Island
County Kent
Government
 • Type Five-member Town council
Area
 • Total 51.3 sq mi (132.9 km2)
 • Land 50.6 sq mi (131.1 km2)
 • Water 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)
Elevation
472 ft (144 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 6,528
 • Density 129/sq mi (49.8/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
02817
Area code(s) 401
FIPS code 44-77720
GNIS feature ID 1220059

West Greenwich is a small and friendly town in Rhode Island, United States. It's located in Kent County. In 2020, about 6,528 people lived there.

The town got its name from the historic town of Greenwich, Kent, in England. West Greenwich became its own town in 1741, separating from East Greenwich. Students in West Greenwich attend the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School.

Exploring West Greenwich Geography

West Greenwich covers about 51.3 square miles (132.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.

Natural Features of the Town

One interesting spot in West Greenwich is Escoheag Hill. This hill used to be a place where people could go skiing. Another important natural area is Wickaboxet State Forest, which is also found within the town.

West Greenwich Population History

The number of people living in West Greenwich has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1790 2,054
1800 1,757 −14.5%
1810 1,619 −7.9%
1820 1,927 19.0%
1830 1,817 −5.7%
1840 1,415 −22.1%
1850 1,350 −4.6%
1860 1,258 −6.8%
1870 1,133 −9.9%
1880 1,018 −10.2%
1890 798 −21.6%
1900 606 −24.1%
1910 481 −20.6%
1920 367 −23.7%
1930 402 9.5%
1940 526 30.8%
1950 847 61.0%
1960 1,169 38.0%
1970 1,841 57.5%
1980 2,738 48.7%
1990 3,492 27.5%
2000 5,085 45.6%
2010 6,135 20.6%
2020 6,528 6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in West Greenwich?

In 2000, there were 5,085 people living in West Greenwich. There were 1,749 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in West Greenwich were White (about 97.7%).

Many households (42.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (72.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.9 people.

Age and Income in the Town

The median age in West Greenwich in 2000 was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. About 28.4% of the population was under 18.

The median household income was about $65,725. This means half the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. A small number of people (4.2%) and families (2.5%) lived below the poverty line.

Historic Places to Visit

West Greenwich has several old and interesting places that are important to its history.

  • Louttit Library (built in 1936)
  • West Greenwich Baptist Church and Cemetery (built in 1822)
  • Stephen Allen House (built in 1787)
  • Hopkins Hollow Village (established in 1728)

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