Rhode Island
With a population of 1,101,801, Rhode Island is the #45 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 5 counties. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. Households earn a median income of $87,796, 17% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 11.2% and a median home value of $404,200.
Demographics
Rhode Island has a population of 1,101,801, making it the #45 most populous state. The median age is 40.6 years.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Rhode Island is $87,796, ranking #15 among all states. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Rhode Island is $404,200. Renters pay a median of $1,342/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.6%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Rhode Island, 37.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 12.0% above the national average, ranking #14 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Rhode Island is 78.8 years. 15.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.2% lack health insurance. 95.6% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
13.1% of adults in Rhode Island smoke , 30.9% are obese , and 21.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 39.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Rhode Island is 2.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 9.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 6.9 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
14.8% of children in Rhode Island live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 9.6 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Rhode Island is 64.6%. The mean commute time is 28.2 min, which is 2.4% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, Rhode Island voted Democratic with a margin of 13.8%. The vote was 55.8% Dem / 42% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 5 counties. The highest median income county is Bristol County at $114,490.
Highest Income Counties
| 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
| 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 |
All 5 Counties
About Rhode Island
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.