Westerly is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
The population of Westerly is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 36.00% of adults in Westerly have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Westerly in 2018 was $46,913, which is upper middle income relative to Rhode Island, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $187,652 for a family of four. However, Westerly contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Westerly home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Westerly residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Westerly include Italian, Irish, English, German, and French.
The most common language spoken in Westerly is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
