Little Compton, Rhode Island
Little Compton: Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
About
Little Compton is a town located in the county of Newport in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,492 and a population density of 121 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,462 inhabitants.
The town was created 365 years ago in 1658.
Quick Facts about Little Compton
| Population : | 3,462 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County : | Newport County |
| Postal code : | 02837 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 401 |
| Area : | 28.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 82 feet / 25 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1659 (365 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:52:57 (30th October 2024) |
| Density : | 120 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Little Compton is located at 41°30'36"N 71°10'16"W (41.5101000, -71.1711600).
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Official website of Little Compton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Little Compton decreased by 0.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,492 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,493 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,491 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,514 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,519 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,511 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,506 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,499 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,482 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,474 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,462 | -0.35% | estimation process |
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1 South Shore Beach
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People born in Little Compton (3)
People born in Little Compton, including actress and comedian Arden Myrin, politician Isaac Wilbour, politician James F. Simmons, .
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Schools in Little Compton
College & universities near Little Compton, RI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217536 | Salve Regina University | Newport (RI) | 02840-4192 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Little Compton, RI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Little Compton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Little Compton Post Office | Little Compton (RI) | 02837 |
Other cities in Newport County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newport County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 24,412 | City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Portsmouth | 17,108 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA |
| Middletown | 15,803 | Town in Rhode Island |
| Tiverton | 15,569 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Jamestown | 5,482 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Little Compton distances to largest Rhode Island cities
