Rhode Island Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Rhode Island | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,069,105 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 691.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.48% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 435,734 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Rhode Island grew by 2.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,092,389 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Rhode Island has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Rhode Island | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,475 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.72% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rhode Island is about 11% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Rhode Island | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $317,211 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,273 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Rhode Island is about 20.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,273 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rhode Island spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 183 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rhode Island | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 183 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,678 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,274 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,085 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Rhode Island:
Newport County (18.1 min), Providence County (21.9 min), Kent County (22.5 min).
Slowest:
Washington County (23.1 min), Bristol County (22.8 min), Kent County (22.5 min).
The average commute time in Rhode Island is about the same as in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Rhode Island has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Rhode Island | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Rhode Island:
Bristol County (0.4), Newport County (0.4), Washington County (0.4).
Lowest:
Providence County (0.3), Kent County (0.3), Washington County (0.4).
Health
Rhode Island has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Rhode Island | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Rhode Island:
Bristol County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Newport County (0.8).
Lowest:
Providence County (0.8), Kent County (0.8), Newport County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rhode Island.
What is the population of Rhode Island?
The population of Rhode Island is 1,069,105, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Rhode Island?
The population density of Rhode Island is 691.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Rhode Island?
The median household income in Rhode Island is $86,475, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Rhode Island?
The median home price in Rhode Island is $317,211, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Rhode Island?
The unemployment rate in Rhode Island is 5.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.