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Narragansett is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 14,532 at the 2020 census.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> However, during the summer months the town's population more than doubles to near 34,000.<ref name="Narragansett Population Trends Report">Template:Cite web</ref> The town of Narragansett occupies a narrow strip of land running along the eastern bank of the Pettaquamscutt River (aka Narrow River) to the shore of Narragansett Bay on the Atlantic Ocean. It was separated from South Kingstown in 1888 and incorporated as a town in 1901. With several ocean beaches and a walkable strip along the ocean front, Narragansett is a resort area in the summer season as well as a popular East Coast surfing spot due to frequent southerly swells from Atlantic Ocean.

For geographic and demographic information on the village of Narragansett Pier, which is part of Narragansett, see the article on Narragansett Pier.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (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).

Climate

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Narragansett is located in the Köppen climate classification Cfa (mild temperate climate). The period from May through mid November is often warm to mild (occasionally hot in June, July, and August) with frequent sunny skies and modest rainfall. The cold season from December through March features cool to cold weather with high temperatures from 40 F (4.4 C) to 49 F (9.4 C). Normally snowfall is light and melts quickly due to the oceanic location. The area averages about 200 frost - free days annually. Narragansett averages 2300 hrs of sunshine annually (slightly higher than the USA average). Narragansett is located in USDA garden zone 7a/7b.

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Demographics

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2020 census

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The 2020 United States census counted 14,532 people and 6,097 households in Narragansett. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 9,857 housing units in the town. The racial makeup was 93.28% white or European American, 0.56% black or African-American, 0.50% Native American or Alaska Native, 1.31% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.81% from other races, and 3.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.05% of the population.

Of the 6,097 households, 15.3% had children under the age of 18; 40.3% were married couples living together; 36.1% had a female householder with no spouse present. 11.4% of households consisted of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 42.3% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

11.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 22.3% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.2 years.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $79,056 (with a margin of error of +/- $16,106) and the median family income was $125,357 (+/- $25,707). Males had a median income of $52,738 (+/- $15,287) versus $20,882 (+/- $20,090) for females.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,056 (+/- $18,353).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately 8.2% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.0% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2000 census

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As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 16,361 people, 6,846 households, and 3,847 families residing in the town. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 9,159 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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. Of all households 27.2% 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. In 2010, Narragansett was estimated to have 2,743 people in poverty; college students represented 71% of that group, and in comparison, statewide college students make up only 13.7 percent of the total population in poverty. This large college factor, in a relatively small community, has a profound impact on the overall poverty rate.<ref name="Narragansett Population Trends Report" />

From September through May the town is home to many students from the University of Rhode Island located in nearby Kingston.

Recreation

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Scarborough State Beach
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Waves crashing on a rock in the Atlantic Ocean, visible from the Seawall of Narragansett.

Narragansett is known for its summer recreation and beaches.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Fishermen's Memorial State Park, located near Galilee, contains a former military fort (Fort Greene) and a campground.

Three beaches in Narragansett that are most famous are:

  • Narragansett Town Beach<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> is located in the center of Narragansett, though it charges a fee—whereas other local (state funded) beaches charge for parking only. Unlike state-funded beaches, it is self-sustaining and is not supported by the tax payers' money. There is a $10.00 charge to park ($15.00 on the weekends/holidays) and a daily $10.00 admission fee to enter onto the beach.
  • 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. There is a small fee for parking if a spot on nearby streets can not be found. Parking on nearby streets can result in vehicles being towed (especially during the summer months). This beach sits next to a local sewage treatment plant.
  • Roger Wheeler State Beach<ref>Roger Wheeler State Beach Template:Webarchive</ref> and Salty Brine State Beach<ref>Salty Brine State Beach Template:Webarchive</ref> are both located in Point Judith, which is the southernmost point of Narragansett. Both beaches are protected by the breakwater that protects the port of Galilee. A new pavilion at Salty Brine State Beach opened in the summer of 2010, complete with concessions, and a wind turbine. The wind turbine was destroyed after a storm in March 2017.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Education

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Narragansett operates its own Pre-K through 12 educational system with three schools: Narragansett Elementary School, Narragansett Pier Middle School, and Narragansett High School. The Narragansett High School principal, Mr. Daniel F. Warner, was voted the 2008 Principal of the Year. The South County Museum is located within the town. The Narragansett Bay Campus of the University of Rhode Island is located in Narragansett.

Housing

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Narragansett has prohibited more than three college students from living together per housing unit.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Water supply

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The town is served by two drinking water organizations divided into four systems:

  • The Town of Narragansett Water Division – which purchases its water from external sources:
    • North End Suez – which purchases its water from Suez Water, a private company in South Kingstown with wells drawing from the Mink Brook Aquifer<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
    • North End North Kingston – which purchases its water from Town of North Kingstown which has wells drawing from the Hunt Annaquatucket-Pettaquamscutt (HAP) aquifer system<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
    • Point Judith – which purchases its water from Suez Water<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Suez Water also has direct retail customers in Narragansett.

Economy

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Top employers

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According to Narragansett's 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Town of Narragansett 448
2 University of Rhode Island Narragansett Bay Campus 245
3 Stop & Shop 225
4 The Dunes Club 180
5 VNS Home Health Service 150
6 Environmental Protection Agency 160
7 DeWal Industries 120
8 George's of Galilee 100
9 National Marine Fisheries Service 70

Places of worship

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  • St. Thomas More Church (Roman Catholic)
  • St. Veronica Chapel (Roman Catholic)
  • St. Mary Star of the Sea Church (Roman Catholic)
  • St. Peter By-the-Sea Church (Episcopal)
  • Calvary Bible Church (Nondenominational)
  • First Baptist Church of Narragansett
  • South Ferry Church (Baptist, no regular services)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Narragansett Ward
  • Generation Church (nondenominational)
  • Congregation Beth David (Jewish conservative)

National Register of Historic Places

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The Towers, which pass over Ocean Road along Rhode Island Sound, is Narragansett's most famous landmark.

Thirteen different buildings and districts in Narragansett are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:<ref>Template:NRISref</ref>

Notable people

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  • Narragansett is mentioned in Chapter LI of Theodore Dreiser's The Titan.
  • Several episodes in the television cartoon show Family Guy, which takes place in Rhode Island, feature the Narragansett Beach, most notably A Fish out of Water.
  • In the 1973 movie The Sting, the Narragansett horse race track is one of those mentioned in the background while performing the con for the mob boss Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw); this track, while well known in the period, was actually in Pawtucket, RI.
  • In the 1993 movie Coneheads, Prymatt Conehead, portrayed by Jane Curtin, receives a fake ID where it is mentioned she was born in Narragansett, RI.
  • Several scenes from the 2000 movie Me, Myself & Irene, starring Jim Carrey, were filmed in the Great Island area of Narragansett.

See also

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References

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