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Glocester, RI

Glocester is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 9,974 as of the 2020 census. The villages of Chepachet and Harmony are in Glocester. Putnam Pike (U.S. Route 44) runs west through the town center of Glocester into Putnam, Connecticut.

Glocester was originally named Gloucester for Henry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester. The Town of Gloucester was part of Providence until 1731 when it became an independent town. North Glocester was incorporated as the separate town of Burrillville in 1806. At the same time, the residents of Gloucester voted to change the spelling of the town to Glocester to differentiate it from Gloucester, Massachusetts. Glocester is an ancient variant spelling of Gloucester.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 56.8 square miles (147 km²), of which 54.8 square miles (142 km²) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km²) (3.55%) is water. Some bodies of water in Glocester include Waterman Reservoir.

As of the census of 2000, there were 9,948 people, 3,559 households, and 2,818 families residing in the town. The population density was 181.5 inhabitants per square mile (70.1/km²). There were 3,786 housing units at an average density of 69.1 per square mile (26.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.48% White, 0.34% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $57,537, and the median income for a family was $62,679. Males had a median income of $39,112 versus $29,071 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,914. About 3.4% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

Health and wellness are paramount in Glocester, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Rhode Island Hospital is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, trails, and recreational facilities managed by the Glocester Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces offer opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, hiking, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Healthier Fit Lifestyle and Anytime Fitness Glocester. Discover the walking and biking trails in Glocester, such as the Sprague Farm Town Forest Loop and Steere Hill and Heritage Park Loop. These trails provide opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Glocester, RI are Jerimoth Hill, Pulaski State Park And Recreational Area, and Pascoag Reservoir.

Population (2020): 9,974. ZIP Codes: 02814. Area: 147.2 km². Area code: 401. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m).

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Is Glocester, RI a good place to live?

Living in Glocester offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Glocester and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Glocester are above average.

What is the crime rate in Glocester, RI?

Glocester is safer than 89% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In Rhode Island, only on the order of 5% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Glocester. If you live in Glocester, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 421. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43.

Is Chepachet and Glocester RI the same?

Chepachet is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Glocester in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It is centered at the intersection of U.S. Route 44 (a.k.a. Putnam Pike) and Rhode Island Route 102 (also known as Victory Highway and Chopmist Hill Road). Chepachet's ZIP code is 02814. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 1,675.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Glocester

Rhode Island Hospital 

Glocester Parks and Recreation Department

Healthier Fit Lifestyle 

Anytime Fitness Glocester

Sprague Farm Town Forest Loop 

Steere Hill and Heritage Park Loop

Jerimoth Hill

Pulaski State Park And Recreational Area

Pascoag Reservoir

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

Wikipedia-Chepachet 

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