Ashaway
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
Ashaway is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Rhode Island, with 1,501 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 62 ft (19 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bradford, 2.9 miles SE.
- 1,501residents (2020 Census)
- 62 ftelevation · 19 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.1 km²
- 632 / sq mipopulation density
- 02804ZIP code
About Ashaway
Ashaway () is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Hopkinton, Rhode Island, United States. It is a principal village of Hopkinton, along with Hope Valley, although it is the smaller of the two. As of the 2020 census, Ashaway had a population of 1,501. The name Ashaway is derived from the American Indian name for the river that runs through the village, the Ashawague or Ashawaug, which means "land in the middle" or "land between" in the Niantic and Mohegan languages. The name "Ashawague River" appears as late as 1832 on the Findley map of Rhode Island published in Philadelphia.
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Living in Ashaway
- Median household income
- $103,707
- Median home value
- $343,600
- Median rent
- $1,604/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Ashaway had 1,501 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,501 |
|---|---|
| Density | 632 per sq mi (244 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ashaway at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,501 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.37 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4280° N, 71.7862° W |
| ZIP code | 02804 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4403520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ashaway
- Bradford2.9 mi SE
- Hopkinton3.8 mi N
- Pawcatuck, CT5.2 mi SW
- North Stonington, CT5.4 mi NW
- Weekapaug6.4 mi S
- Charlestown6.7 mi SE
- Hope Valley6.8 mi NE
- Quonochontaug7.1 mi SE
- Carolina7.2 mi E
- Westerly7.3 mi S
- Richmond7.6 mi NE
- Misquamicut7.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ashaway
What county is Ashaway in?
Ashaway is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Ashaway, RI?
1,501 people lived in Ashaway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ashaway, RI?
The ZIP code of Ashaway is 02804.
What is the elevation of Ashaway?
62 feet (19 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ashaway?
Bradford (2.9 mi), Hopkinton (3.8 mi), Pawcatuck (5.2 mi), North Stonington (5.4 mi), Weekapaug (6.4 mi).
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