Economy & Jobs — Westerly, Rhode Island
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $95,207 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$93,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $47,826 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,197 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.6% |
| Arts Food | 16.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 173 |
| Fast Food | 90 |
| Coffee Shops | 80 |
| Physician Offices | 57 |
| Real Estate Offices | 56 |
| Beauty Salons | 52 |
| Auto Repair | 49 |
| Law Offices | 44 |
| Dental Offices | 42 |
| Hotels Motels | 36 |
| Commercial Banks | 34 |
| Liquor Stores | 29 |
| Insurance Agencies | 28 |
| Grocery Stores | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 27 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
