Rhode Island Information & Statistics

Quick Facts

The 2018 population estimate for Rhode Island is 1,056,611, a change of 0.32% when compared to 2014. With an area of 1,033.90 square miles, this works out to a population density of 1,021.96 persons/mi².

The number of households in 2018 were estimated to be 410,885, with an average household size of 2.47.

Rhode Island's 2018 unemployment rate was 6.09%.

The average household income in Rhode Island for 2018 was $85,527, while the median was $63,296.

Most Populated Metros in Rhode Island

Metro Area Name	Population	Details
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metro Area	1,615,516	More Details»

Largest Counties in Rhode Island

County Name	Population	Details
Providence County, Rhode Island	634,533	More Details»
Kent County, Rhode Island	163,861	More Details»
Washington County, Rhode Island	126,242	More Details»
Newport County, Rhode Island	83,075	More Details»
Bristol County, Rhode Island	48,900	More Details»

Largest Cities in Rhode Island

City Name	Population	Details
Providence city, Rhode Island	179,435	More Details»
Cranston city, Rhode Island	81,196	More Details»
Warwick city, Rhode Island	81,079	More Details»
Pawtucket city, Rhode Island	71,756	More Details»
East Providence city, Rhode Island	47,449	More Details»
Woonsocket city, Rhode Island	41,539	More Details»
Newport city, Rhode Island	24,762	More Details»
Central Falls city, Rhode Island	19,382	More Details»
Westerly CDP, Rhode Island	17,435	More Details»
Valley Falls CDP, Rhode Island	11,828	More Details»
Newport East CDP, Rhode Island	11,561	More Details»
Wakefield-Peacedale CDP, Rhode Island	9,092	More Details»
Greenville CDP, Rhode Island	8,387	More Details»
Cumberland Hill CDP, Rhode Island	8,142	More Details»
Tiverton CDP, Rhode Island	7,757	More Details»
Kingston CDP, Rhode Island	6,789	More Details»
Pascoag CDP, Rhode Island	4,824	More Details»
Narragansett Pier CDP, Rhode Island	3,725	More Details»
Hope Valley CDP, Rhode Island	1,633	More Details»
Chepachet CDP, Rhode Island	1,529	More Details»
Bradford CDP, Rhode Island	1,432	More Details»
Harrisville CDP, Rhode Island	1,348	More Details»
Melville CDP, Rhode Island	1,305	More Details»
Charlestown CDP, Rhode Island	1,241	More Details»
Ashaway CDP, Rhode Island	1,186	More Details»
Harmony CDP, Rhode Island	1,128	More Details»
Greene CDP, Rhode Island	734	More Details»
Hopkinton CDP, Rhode Island	722	More Details»
Carolina CDP, Rhode Island	602	More Details»
Quonochontaug CDP, Rhode Island	560	More Details»
Weekapaug CDP, Rhode Island	457	More Details»
Foster Center CDP, Rhode Island	418	More Details»
Misquamicut CDP, Rhode Island	361	More Details»
Wyoming CDP, Rhode Island	284	More Details»
Clayville CDP, Rhode Island	223	More Details»
Watch Hill CDP, Rhode Island	144	More Details»

Rhode Island Population Trends

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Rhode Island Fertility Rate

11,863 estimated births

(% of females 15-50 having a child in the past 12 months), ACS 5 year data

Rhode Island Household Characteristics

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Rhode Island Median Age over Time

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Rhode Island Households with Children by Age

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Rhode Island Median Household Income

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Rhode Island Educational Attainment

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Type of Housing

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Rhode Island Housing Values

Median mortgage payment for 2018: $1,838

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Rhode Island Average Rent as Percentage of Gross Income

Median rent for 2018: $981

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Rhode Island Average Commute

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Rhode Island Primary Transportation

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Rhode Island Gender Mix

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Rhode Island Field of Employment

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Rhode Island Population Data

Period	Geography	Population
2014	Rhode Island	1,053,252
2015	Rhode Island	1,053,661
2016	Rhode Island	1,054,491
2017	Rhode Island	1,056,138
2018	Rhode Island	1,056,611

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