Rhode Island Demographics & Local Data
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State Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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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 Over Time
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% |
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% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Rhode Island | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 13.4% |
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 |
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% |