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Rhode Island

1,052,567 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 $54,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,300.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,052,567
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,048,319 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,018 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+7%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
994K1.0M1.1M1.1M1.1M1990201020202024Rhode Island
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,902
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,090 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,707
+32%since 2000
from $21,688 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+64%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(858,433)
Black4%(41,922)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(90,820)
Asian2.2%(23,416)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.2%(358,896)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(803,685)
Black4.9%(51,560)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(130,655)
Asian2.8%(29,988)
Other2.7%(28,546)
Diversity Score48.5%(510,788)
Diversity Score
49
+42%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 1,052,567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rhode Island?

The typical household in Rhode Island earns about $54,902 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 $279,300, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Rhode Island?

About 30.3% 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 12.2% 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 49,103 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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