Narragansett, Rhode Island
| Narragansett, Rhode Island | |
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The Towers in Narragansett
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 Location of Narragansett in Washington County, Rhode Island |
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| Coordinates: 41°26′4″N 71°27′45″W / 41.43444°N 71.46250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.8 sq mi (97.8 km2) |
| • Land | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km2) |
| • Water | 23.6 sq mi (61.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 15,868 |
| • Density | 1,125.4/sq mi (433.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 02874 (Saunderstown), 02882 (Narragansett) |
| Area code(s) | 401 |
| FIPS code | 44-48340 |
| Website | www.narragansettri.gov |
Narragansett is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 15,868 at the 2010 census. However, during the summer months the town's population more than doubles to near 34,000. The town is colloquially known as "Gansett". The town of Narragansett occupies a narrow strip of land running along the eastern bank of the Pettaquamscutt River to the shore of Narragansett Bay. It was separated from South Kingstown in 1888, and incorporated as a town in 1901.
For geographic and demographic information on the village of Narragansett Pier, which is part of Narragansett, see the article Narragansett Pier.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.8 square miles (98 km2), of which, 14.1 square miles (37 km2) of it is land and 23.6 square miles (61 km2) of it (62.56%) is water.
The following villages and neighborhoods are wholly or partially located in Narragansett: Saunderstown (shared with North Kingstown), South Ferry, Bonnet Shores, Narragansett Pier, Point Judith, Galilee, Great Island, Salt Pond, Mettatuxet, and Jerusalem (shared with South Kingstown).
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,361 people, 6,846 households, and 3,847 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,156.5 people per square mile (446.4/km²). There were 9,159 housing units at an average density of 647.4 per square mile (249.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.84% White, 0.75% African American, 0.90% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.
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