Rhode Island

RI · 5 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Key Statistics

Total Population
Rank #45 of 52
14th percentile
Median Household Income
$87,796 +16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #15 of 52
73th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.2% −11.4% vs nat'l
Rank #22 of 52
59th percentile
Median Home Value
$404,200 +43.4% vs nat'l
Rank #14 of 52
75th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.7% +12.0% vs nat'l
Rank #14 of 52
75th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.8% +8.5% vs nat'l
Rank #43 of 52
18th percentile

At a Glance

63.6% Homeownership
95.6% Insured
37.7% Bachelor's+

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Highest Income Counties in Rhode Island

# County Median Income
1 Bristol County $114,490
2 Washington County $106,638
3 Newport County $103,514
4 Kent County $94,345
5 Providence County $78,787

Lowest Income Counties in Rhode Island

# County Median Income
5 Providence County $78,787
4 Kent County $94,345
3 Newport County $103,514
2 Washington County $106,638
1 Bristol County $114,490

About Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a total population of 1,101,801, making it the 45th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 5 counties.

The median household income in Rhode Island is $87,796, ranking 15th among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 11.2% and the unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.

Housing in Rhode Island has a median home value of $404,200 with a homeownership rate of 63.6%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,342 per month.

All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.

All Counties in Rhode Island