38-805: Pawtuxet Village ( PAH -tucks-it ) is a section of the New England cities of Warwick and Cranston , Rhode Island , United States. It is located at the point where the Pawtuxet River flows into the Providence River and Narragansett Bay . Pawtuxet means "Little Falls" in the Narragansett language , and this area was originally occupied by the Sononoce Pawtuxet band, part of the larger Narragansett Indian tribe. In 1638, Rhode Island founder Roger Williams purchased
76-457: A bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 25.3% of the population. 16.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 108.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 112.4 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that
114-715: A border with North Kingstown . Because of the North Kingstown border, Warwick borders two Rhode Island counties: Providence County and Washington County . The following villages are located in Warwick: Warwick is officially a part of the Providence metropolitan area , which has a population of 1,600,852 in the 2010 census . The 2020 United States census counted 82,823 people, 36,555 households, and 21,150 families in Warwick. The population density
152-643: A century. It changed from a shipping port to a mill village with textile mills at either end of the Pawtuxet Falls. Pawtuxet shops and businesses of the 19th-century may be seen on old advertising maps from about 1862 to 1870. In the late 19th-century, the Rhodes family developed one of Rhode Island's top attractions called the Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet casino, dance hall, and canoe center. Trolley lines from Providence carried vast numbers to
190-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 33.20% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.20% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 30.50% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
228-527: A hero of the Battle of Gettysburg . Today, it is home to Rhode Island's main airport, T. F. Green Airport , which serves the Providence area and also functions as a reliever for Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts . Warwick was also home to Rocky Point , which closed in 1995 and is now a state park. Warwick was settled by Samuel Gorton in 1642. Narragansett Sachem Miantonomi sold him
266-689: A reenactment of the burning of the Gaspée at Pawtuxet Park. Warwick, Rhode Island Warwick ( / ˈ w ɒr ɪ k / WORR -ik or / ˈ w ɔːr w ɪ k / WOR -wik ) is a city in Kent County, Rhode Island , United States, and is the third-largest city in the state, with a population of 82,823 at the 2020 census . Warwick is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) south of downtown Providence, Rhode Island , 63 miles (101 km) southwest of Boston, Massachusetts , and 171 miles (275 km) northeast of New York City . Warwick
304-577: A tense standoff, all but three of the Gortonists surrendered to the Massachusetts forces. Gorton then sailed back to England and sought a charter from the King. He was greatly assisted in gaining it by Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick , so Gorton and his fellow settlers changed the name of their colony from Shawumet to Warwick. The ongoing harassment from Massachusetts Bay Colony, however, caused
342-437: Is East Greenwich . Kent County is included in the Providence - Warwick , RI- MA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which in turn constitutes a portion of the greater Boston- Worcester -Providence, MA-RI- NH - CT Combined Statistical Area . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 188 square miles (490 km ), of which 169 square miles (440 km ) is land and 20 square miles (52 km ) (10%)
380-645: Is also located in Warwick on the former Knight Estate . Kent County, Rhode Island Kent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island . As of the 2020 census , the population was 170,363, making it the second-most populous county in Rhode Island. The county was formed in 1750 from the southern third of Providence County . It was named after the county of Kent , England . Kent County, like other counties in Rhode Island, no longer has governmental functions (other than as court administrative and sheriff corrections boundaries). Its seat
418-610: Is considered part of the Pawtuxet River Valley [ Wikidata ] . Before its dissolution, Eckerd Corporation had its headquarters in Warwick. The ten largest employers in Warwick are Kent Memorial Hospital, Citizens Bank- Warwick Call Center, UPS, MetLife, City of Warwick, Leviton Manufacturing, Wal-Mart, Community College of Rhode Island, J.C. Penney, Kenney Manufacturing, and Inskip Automall. Local public schools are operated by Warwick Public Schools . Toll Gate High School and Pilgrim High School are
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#1732775482413456-459: Is headed by superintendent Lynn Dambruch. Bishop Hendricken High School is an all-male college preparatory Catholic high school located in Warwick. Rocky Hill School is a Pre-K–12 co-ed secular country day school located on Warwick's isolated Potowomut peninsula. The school lists an East Greenwich address, despite being geographically included as part of the city of Warwick. The Community College of Rhode Island Knight Campus
494-511: Is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 167,090 people, 67,320 households, and 44,969 families living in the county. The population density was 982 inhabitants per square mile (379/km ). There were 70,365 housing units at an average density of 414 per square mile (160/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.54% White , 0.93% Black or African American , 0.23% Native American , 1.34% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.65% from other races , and 1.28% from two or more races. 1.69% of
532-712: The Airport Connector Road . The Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is the main airport serving Rhode Island, and is located in Warwick. The name was changed from T.F. Green Airport in 2021. T. F. Green Airport is a station on the Providence/Stoughton Commuter Rail Line , providing weekday service to Providence Station and Boston's South Station . Warwick is located at 41°43′N 71°25′W / 41.717°N 71.417°W / 41.717; -71.417 (41.7181, −71.4152). According to
570-749: The Gaspee Affair , the 1772 burning of the British revenue schooner HMS Gaspée. The events include an arts and crafts festival, fireworks, concerts, 5k race, colonial encampment, parade, and fundraising events. The Gaspee Days Parade is held annually on the second Saturday in June. The parade showcases Rhode Island's many ceremonial Independent Military Organizations as well as Colonial Fife & Drum Corps and bands from as far away as Connecticut and Massachusetts. Local dignitaries and civic organizations also participate. The Gaspee Days celebration concludes with
608-729: The Stamp Act 1765 and Townshend Acts in Narragansett Bay . It was here that the first blood was spilled in the American Revolution when Gaspee's commanding officer Lt. Dudingston was shot and seriously wounded during the struggle for the ship. The Gaspee was stripped of all cannons and arms, then burned. During the Revolution, Warwick militiamen participated in the battles of Montreal, Quebec , Saratoga , Monmouth , and Trenton , and they were present for
646-510: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 49.6 square miles (128 km ), of which 35.5 square miles (92 km ) is land and 14.1 square miles (37 km ) (28.46%) is water. Warwick's entire eastern edge is waterfront, starting with the Providence River at its northern border with Cranston . Conimicut Point marks the end of the river and the beginning of Narragansett Bay , which extends beyond
684-410: The poverty line , including 7.90% of those under age 18 and 8.10% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 166,158 people, 68,645 households, and 43,747 families living in the county. The population density was 985.9 inhabitants per square mile (380.7/km ). There were 73,701 housing units at an average density of 437.3 per square mile (168.8/km ). The racial makeup of
722-411: The 68,645 households, 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.3% were non-families, and 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 42.7 years. The median income for a household in
760-605: The British surrender at Yorktown in 1781. Major traversing highways include: Interstate 95 is the major thoroughfare of Rhode Island, with the first southbound exit in Warwick at Jefferson Boulevard, and ending with the Route 117 interchange, near the Apponaug rotaries. Interstate 295 connects to the main highway at exit 27, providing direct travel to Woonsocket and Massachusetts . Smaller routes include Route 37 (Lincoln Avenue Freeway) connecting 295 to U.S. Route 1 , and
798-482: The Pawtuxet River by constructing various mills, and took advantage of its excellent harbor by building one of America's premier shipping ports. The Pawtuxet Village Historic District boasts dozens of preserved Colonial structures among its scenic blend of homes and buildings. The mouth of the Pawtuxet River was a strategic location to settle, and gave boats a safe harbor and the village considerable importance in
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#1732775482413836-488: The Pawtuxet area for entertainment. In the 21st-century, Pawtuxet Village became known as a food destination, with eateries ranging from a tea room, Parisian cafe, Irish pub, Thai restaurant, creperie, ice cream, and more. The Friends of Pawtuxet Village host an annual Taste of Pawtuxet event to highlight local eateries. Since 1965, the town has hosted a multi-day series of events known as Gaspee Days which commemorates
874-513: The Shawhomett Purchase for 144 fathoms of wampum . This included the towns of Coventry and West Warwick, Rhode Island . However, Sachems Sacononoco and Pumham claimed that Miantonomi had sold the land without asking for their approval. They took their case to Boston, where they placed their lands under Massachusetts rule. In 1643, Massachusetts Bay Colony sent a militia force to Shawomett to arrest Gorton and his followers. After
912-574: The age of 18 and 9.2% of those ages 65 or over. Warwick is split into three districts in the Rhode Island Senate which are currently held by Democrats Michael McCaffrey (District 29), Jeanine Calkin (District 30), and Kendra Anderson (District 31). The town is a part of Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district , which is currently represented by Democrat Seth Magaziner . It is traditionally Democratic in presidential elections; no Republican has carried it in over three decades. It
950-512: The city's southern limit on its way to the Atlantic Ocean ; two southern Warwick peninsulas, Warwick Neck and Potowomut , enclose the water to form Greenwich Bay . Warwick is bordered by Cranston to the north, West Warwick to the west, and East Greenwich to the south. The city's southernmost neighborhood, Potowomut, is a semi-exclave , reachable by land only by passing through East Greenwich; through Potowomut, Warwick also shares
988-413: The county was $ 61,088 and the median income for a family was $ 77,100. Males had a median income of $ 53,458 versus $ 41,380 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 31,221. About 4.9% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over. Kent County, like most of Rhode Island, has been strongly Democratic for
1026-704: The county was 93.4% white, 2.0% Asian, 1.4% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.2% of the population. The largest ancestry groups were: [REDACTED] 26.7% Irish [REDACTED] 23.2% Italian [REDACTED] 17.3% English [REDACTED] 16.3% French [REDACTED] 8.9% Portuguese [REDACTED] 7.6% German [REDACTED] 4.8% Polish [REDACTED] 4.4% French Canadian [REDACTED] 3.3% American [REDACTED] 2.9% Swedish [REDACTED] 2.4% Scottish [REDACTED] 1.7% Scotch-Irish [REDACTED] 1.4% Russian Of
1064-403: The individual colonies, and starting the process of the American Revolution . The cities of Cranston and Warwick celebrate this historic role of Pawtuxet Village by hosting the annual Gaspee Days Parade each June. During the early 19th-century, Christopher and William Rhodes formed the textile manufacturing firm which controlled the prosperity and swayed the destiny of Pawtuxet for more than half
1102-419: The median household income was $ 73,285 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 2,534) and the median family income was $ 90,027 (+/- $ 4,102). Males had a median income of $ 51,057 (+/- $ 1,899) versus $ 39,959 (+/- $ 1,627) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 44,491 (+/- $ 1,873). Approximately, 3.8% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.0% of those under
1140-642: The other three colonies on Narragansett Bay ( Providence Plantations , Portsmouth , and Newport ) to unite with Warwick and get a British royal charter allowing them to form the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations . In 1772, Warwick was the scene of the first violent act against the British Crown in the Gaspee Affair . Local patriots boarded the Gaspee , a revenue cutter that enforced
1178-460: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 20.1% were of Italian , 18.9% Irish , 11.1% English , 10.1% French , 6.1% French Canadian and 6.1% Portuguese ancestry, 92.0% spoke English , 1.9% Spanish , 1.5% French , 1.4% Portuguese and 1.1% Italian as their first language. There were 67,320 households, out of which 29.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples living together, 10.50% had
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1216-400: The property extending south from Providence to the Pawtuxet River. Shortly after, his followers William Arnold , William Harris , William Carpenter , and Zachariah Rhodes settled along the fertile meadows of the Pawtuxet. Meanwhile, Samuel Gorton purchased the land south of the Pawtuxet River and became the founder of Warwick. Early 18th-century inhabitants took advantage of the power of
1254-463: The triangular trade of the day, and shipyards for the coastal and West Indies trade were located here. It was here in 1772 where Rhode Island patriots took the first organized military action towards independence by attacking and burning the hated British revenue schooner HMS Gaspée . This was America's "First Blow for Freedom", known as the Gaspee Affair , and led directly to the establishment of permanent Committees of Correspondence, unifying
1292-485: The two comprehensive public high schools located in Warwick. The high schools are set for renovations in March 2025, a year after the city council issued a $ 350 million bond to rebuild them. The two public middle schools are Winman Junior High School and Warwick Veterans Junior High School. Aldrich Junior High School and Gorton Junior High School closed in 2016 as part of the school consolidation project. The school department
1330-531: Was 2,366.3 inhabitants per square mile (913.6/km ). There were 38,625 housing units at an average density of 1,103.5 per square mile (426.1/km ). The racial makeup was 85.69% (70,967) white or European American (84.28% non-Hispanic white ), 2.11% (1,751) black or African-American , 0.3% (252) Native American or Alaska Native , 3.11% (2,575) Asian , 0.02% (13) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 2.58% (2,138) from other races , and 6.19% (5,127) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race
1368-414: Was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.70 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 47,617, and the median income for a family was $ 57,491. Males had a median income of $ 40,052 versus $ 29,130 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 23,833. About 4.80% of families and 6.60% of the population were below
1406-429: Was 6.06% (5,019) of the population. Of the 36,555 households, 22.5% had children under the age of 18; 42.6% were married couples living together; 30.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.8% of households consisted of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with
1444-619: Was founded by Samuel Gorton in 1642 and has witnessed major events in American history. It was decimated during King Philip's War (1675–1676) and was the site of the Gaspee Affair , the first act of armed resistance against the British, preceding even the Boston Tea Party , and a significant prelude to the American Revolution . Warwick was also the home of Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene , George Washington's second-in-command, and Civil War General George S. Greene ,
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