Narragansett, Rhode Island
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  Narragansett, Rhode Island
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| 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 (2000) | |
| - Total | 16,361 |
| - Density | 1,156.5/sq mi (446.5/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 02874, 02879, 02882 |
| Area code(s) | 401 |
| FIPS code | 44-48340[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1220093[2] |
Narragansett is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 16,361 at the 2000 census. The nickname for the town is 'Gansett.
For geographic and demographic information on the village of Narragansett Pier, which is part of Narragansett, see the article Narragansett Pier.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.8 square miles (97.8 km²), of which, 14.1 square miles (36.6 km²) of it is land and 23.6 square miles (61.2 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).
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] 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/sq mi (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.
There were 6,846 households out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the town the population was spread out with 17.3% under the age of 18, 19.6% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,363, and the median income for a family was $67,571. Males had a median income of $45,436 versus $31,759 for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,194. About 4.9% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Recreation
Narragansett is known for its summer recreation and beaches.[1]
Three beaches that are most famous are:
- Narragansett Town Beach is located in the center of Narragansett, though charging a fee (6$ for parking(10$ on weekends) and 5$ for admission, for non-residents) compared to other local beaches, which are free. It is a town beach and that is why they charge extra for non - residents.
- Scarborough State Beach: The Scarborough Beach Complex comprises two separate areas, the North and South. Each has a pavilion, showers, 75 picnic tables, boardwalk and observation tower.
- Roger Wheeler State Beach
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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