Cumberland is a town located in Providence County, Rhode Island, incorporated in 1746. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 31,840.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 73.2 km˛ (28.2 mi˛). 69.4 km˛ (26.8 mi˛) of it is land and 3.8 km˛ (1.5 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 5.17% water.
The rare mineral Cumberlandite is found in this area and was used as a source of iron for cannons in the colonial era. A major geologic feature of the area is Diamond Hill, a massive outcropping of white quartz, which was once a ski area and is now a town park.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 31,840 people, 12,198 households, and 9,038 families residing in the town. The population density is 458.9/km˛ (1,188.4/mi˛). There are 12,572 housing units at an average density of 181.2/km˛ (469.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 96.74% White, 0.57% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 2.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Related Travel Information
Rhode Island Travel Guide
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the Union. Rhode Island is also known as the "Ocean State". It has miles of coastline with some breathtaking vistas. The state capital is the city of Providence, lying at the northern point of narrow Narragansett Bay about 30 miles (48km) from the open ocean. Rhode Island offers much for visitors in a comparatively small area. Tennis enthusiasts and players alike should not miss Newport, which is home to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Located south of Newport is the state capital, Providence. Featured in Providence are Rhode Island
Cumberland Hill is a census-designated place located in Providence County, Rhode Island. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 7,738.
Geography
Cumberland Hill is located at 41°58'15" North, 71°27'35" West (41.970798, -71.459718)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.9 km˛ (3.4 mi˛). 8.5 km˛ (3.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 4.36% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 7,738 people, 3,054 households, and 2,204 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 908.1/km˛ (2,355.5/mi˛). There
Portsmouth is a town located in Newport County, Rhode Island. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 17,149.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 153.6 km˛ (59.3 mi˛). 60.1 km˛ (23.2 mi˛) of it is land and 93.5 km˛ (36.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 60.86% water. Most of its land area lies on Aquidneck Island, which it shares with Middletown and Newport. In addition, Portsmouth encompasses some smaller islands, including Prudence Island and Patience Island.
History
Portsmouth was settled in 1638 by Anne Hutchinson and
Little Compton is a town located in Newport County, Rhode Island. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,593. Little Compton is located in southeast Rhode Island, between the Sakonnet River and the Massachusetts state boundary. It is the birthplace of the Rhode Island Red.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 74.9 km˛ (28.9 mi˛). 54.1 km˛ (20.9 mi˛) of it is land and 20.8 km˛ (8.0 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 27.79% water.
Education
There is only one school in little Compton, the Josephine Wilbur
South Kingstown is a town located in Washington County, Rhode Island. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 27,921.
For geographic and demographic information on the villages of Wakefield and Peacedale, which are part of South Kingstown, please see the article Wakefield-Peacedale, Rhode Island.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 206.6 km˛ (79.8 mi˛). 147.9 km˛ (57.1 mi˛) of it is land and 58.7 km˛ (22.7 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 28.43% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 27,921 people, 9,268 households, and
