Westerly (CDP), Rhode Island

Westerly is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Westerly in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 17,682 at the 2000 census.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 16.5 mi² (42.7 km²). 16.0 mi² (41.4 km²) of it is land and 0.5 mi² (1.3 km²) of it (3.15%) is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 17,682 people, 7,346 households, and 4,657 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,107.0 people per square mile (427.5/km²). There were 7,812 housing units at an average density of 489.1/mi² (188.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.65% White, 0.82% Black or African American, 0.55% Native American, 2.40% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.