As of 2018, there were 3,505 people in 1,611 households, an increase of 136 households since 2000.
The population density was 170 people per square mile (66.5/km²), which classifies as rural.
The largest plurality of people (almost one-quarter of the town) was between the ages of 60-69.
The racial makeup of the town was 95% White, 3% Hispanic or Latino and 2% from two or more races.

Of the town's population as of 2018, 52% had earned a bachelor's degree or higher, which was 1.5 times greater than the rate of Rhode Island.
The median income for a household in the town was $81,523, which was 1.3 times higher than Rhode Island.
The per capita income in Little Compton was $51,447, or 1.5 times higher than Rhode Island.
About 6.3% of the population lived below the poverty line, which was half the rate of Rhode Island.
The largest plurality of households in Little Compton (approximately one-third) had household income below $50,000, and 36% of the population was single.
As of 2018, there were 3,505 people in 1,611 households, an increase of 136 households since 2000. The population density was 170 people per square mile (66.5/km²), which classifies as rural. The largest plurality of people (almost one-quarter of the town) was between the ages of 60-69. The racial makeup of the town was 95% White, 3% Hispanic or Latino and 2% from two or more races.
Of the town's population as of 2018, 52% had earned a bachelor's degree or higher, which was 1.5 times greater than the rate of Rhode Island. The median income for a household in the town was $81,523, which was 1.3 times higher than Rhode Island. The per capita income in Little Compton was $51,447, or 1.5 times higher than Rhode Island. About 6.3% of the population lived below the poverty line, which was half the rate of Rhode Island. The largest plurality of households in Little Compton (approximately one-third) had household income below $50,000, and 36% of the population was single.
Little Compton, Rhode Island