East Greenwich town, Rhode Island
East Greenwich town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
East Greenwich town is a geographic entity located in Kent County, Rhode Island. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 14,790. The land area covers 16.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 14,790 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,404 | ±280 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,690 | ±301 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,404 | ±280 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 286 | ±132 |
| Median Home Value | $671,700 | ±$30,685 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,276 | ±$298 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $177,090 | ±$23,673 |
| Per Capita Income | $84,682 | ±$8,300 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 662 | ±321 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,732 | ±445 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.4% | ±7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 14,769 (2024)
ID: 174836
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: HUMAN RESOURCES
125 MAIN ST, EAST GREENWICH RI 02818-3808
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Rehoboth, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Seekonk, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Swansea, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Swansea, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Seekonk, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Rehoboth, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Seekonk, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | UG | Seekonk, MA | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | MIDDLETOWN, RI | |
| 4 Nearby | 3-17 | BARRINGTON, RI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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New England Institute of Technology
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College | 1.7 mi away | One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI, 02818-1205 |
4017395000
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EAST GREENWICH FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 82 PEIRCE STREET, EAST GREENWICH, RI, 02818 |
(401) 884-9510
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Community College of Rhode Island
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College | 5.3 mi away | 400 East Ave, Warwick, RI, 02886-1807 |
4018251000
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DAVISVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 481 DAVISVILLE ROAD, NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI, 02852 |
(401) 884-5524
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COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston
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College Vocational | 6.8 mi away | 1279 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920 |
4014633633
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APPONAUG BRANCH
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 3267 POST ROAD, WARWICK, RI, 02886 |
(401) 739-6411
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Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island
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College Vocational | 8.4 mi away | 30 Chapel View Blvd., Suite 100, Cranston, RI, 02920 |
4019469920
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NORTH KINGSTOWN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 100 BOONE STREET, NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI, 02852 |
(401) 294-3306
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University of Rhode Island
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College | 10.6 mi away | Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI, 02881 |
4018741000
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WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 1043 MAIN STREET, WEST WARWICK, RI, 02893 |
(401) 828-3750
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COVENTRY 2, RI US, located 3.6 miles from East Greenwich town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.4° | 18.4° | 27.4° | 4.47" | — |
| February | 38.5° | 20.3° | 29.4° | 3.45" | — |
| March | 47.0° | 25.6° | 36.3° | 5.03" | — |
| April | 60.5° | 36.3° | 48.4° | 4.72" | — |
| May | 71.0° | 47.4° | 59.2° | 3.62" | — |
| June | 79.6° | 56.9° | 68.3° | 4.11" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 63.6° | 74.3° | 3.21" | — |
| August | 82.0° | 61.9° | 72.0° | 4.33" | — |
| September | 74.3° | 53.9° | 64.1° | 3.86" | — |
| October | 62.3° | 42.2° | 52.3° | 5.27" | — |
| November | 51.5° | 32.1° | 41.8° | 4.40" | — |
| December | 41.8° | 24.3° | 33.1° | 5.49" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Cranston city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Kingston CDP | CDP | 11.4 mi | — |
| Melville CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
| Greene CDP | CDP | 12.6 mi | — |
| Wyoming CDP | CDP | 12.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4400322240. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.