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STATE · ADMITTED 1790 · 2000 CENSUS

Rhode Island

1,048,319 residents · 5 counties · 36 cities · 250 census tracts
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Rhode Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,090. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $130,500.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,048,319
+4%since 1990
from 1,003,464 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,014 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 970 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+8%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
994K1.0M1.1M1.1M1.1M1990201020202024Rhode Island
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,090
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,181 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,688
+45%since 1990
from $14,981 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $132,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $489 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
40.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−25%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(919,073)
Black3.8%(37,986)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(43,932)
Asian1.8%(17,615)
Diversity Score28.2%(283,365)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(858,433)
Black4%(41,922)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(90,820)
Asian2.2%(23,416)
Diversity Score34.2%(358,896)
Diversity Score
34
+21%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.0%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−18%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Providence195,310
2.Cranston84,647
3.Warwick84,187
4.Pawtucket77,065
5.East Providence48,249
6.Woonsocket44,580
7.Newport24,251
8.Central Falls23,124
9.Westerly18,411
10.Valley Falls12,657
11.Newport East11,069
12.Wakefield-Peace Dale9,302
Frequently asked

How many people live in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has about 1,048,319 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rhode Island?

The typical household in Rhode Island earns about $42,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rhode Island expensive?

In Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $130,500, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Rhode Island?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rhode Island?

About 11.9% of people in Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44,855 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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