Rhode Island State Guides

Rhode Island Information, Demograpgics, Realestate, Finance, Education, Media, Town and City

State Capital - Providence

Largest Cities
Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, North Providence, Cumberland, Newport, East Greenwich, East Providence, Johnston, Lincoln, Bristol, North Kingstown, Woonsocket, South Kingstown, Smithfield, West Warwick, Barrington, Coventry, Westerly

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Abbreviation: RI

State Guides

	Airports and Airlines: Airports in the state of Rhode Island.
	Blue Pages: State facts, information and gov links.
	Chambers of Commerce: Chambers of Commerce throughout the state.
	Colleges and Trade Schools: College and University information and Campus locations.
	Counties in Rhode Island: List of Counties in the State.
	Education: Education related sites for students, parents, educators and administrators.
	Golf Courses: Golf Courses in the state, Golf Associations and Golfing Sites.
	Government Links: Local and State Government Sites.
	Hospitals & Medical Facilities: Directory of Hospitals and Medical facilities in the state.
	Legal Resources: Attorneys, Bar Associations, Courts, Documents and Records.
	Media: Television, Radio Stations, and Newspapers in Rhode Island.
	Newspapers: Newspapers Publications throughout the state.
	Radio Stations: AM and FM Radio Stations in the state of Rhode Island.
	Shopping Malls: Find local of shopping malls and shopping centers.
	Small Business Resources: Resources for small businesses. Start, ManAge, or Promote a business.
	State Facts: State specific information, facts, figures, slogans and symbols.
	Television: Local television stations, cable TV, Satellite TV and broadcasting sites.
	Towns and Cities: Official Town and City Websites in the state of Rhode Island.
	Travel and Tourism: Visitor and Travel information, secure online reservations.
	Yellow Pages: Business Directory.
	Zoos: Directory of Zoos, Aquariums, Animal Sanctuaries, Safaris, and Preserves.

Interactive Rhode Island Counties Map

Population Over Time

According to census 2024 estimate, the Rhode Island population is 1,112,308 and in 2023 population is 1,103,429, with a change of 0.80%. From Year 2015 to 2024 the population changed to 5.57%.

Population 2024	1,112,308
Population 2023	1,103,429
Population 2022	1,093,734
Population 2021	1,098,163
Population 2020	1,097,379
Population 2019	1,057,231
Population 2018	1,056,611
Population 2017	1,056,138
Population 2016	1,054,491
Population 2015	1,053,661

Age Distribution/Median Age

The Median Age (half are younger, and half older, than this Age) of Rhode Island is 39.9.

Age Under 5 years	54,976
Age 5 to 9 years	56,033
Age 10 to 14 years	59,205
Age 15 to 19 years	72,949
Age 20 to 24 years	77,178
Age 25 to 34 years	144,841
Age 35 to 44 years	123,696
Age 45 to 54 years	142,726
Age 55 to 59 years	76,121
Age 60 to 64 years	70,834
Age 65 to 74 years	100,437
Age 75 to 84 years	51,804
Age 85 years and over	26,431

16.83% percent of people in Rhode Island are aged 65 years and over. 19.61% percent of people are aged under 18 years in Rhode Island.

Median Age Over Time

The Median age compared to 2018 changed 0 years while compared to 2010 changed 1 years (Negative indicates median age is decreasing and Positive means median age increasing).

Median Age 2019	39.9
Median Age 2018	39.9
Median Age 2017	39.9
Median Age 2016	39.9
Median Age 2015	39.7
Median Age 2014	39.7
Median Age 2013	39.6
Median Age 2012	39.4
Median Age 2011	39.1
Median Age 2010	38.9

Ethnicity

In Rhode Island, 72.0% people are white alone and 2.4% people are with two and more races.

White alone	761,206
Black or African American alone	60,262
Asian alone	34,889
Two or more races	25,374
American Indian and Alaska Native alone	3,172
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone	1,057

Hispanic or Latino

15.4% people are Hispanic or Latino and 1.1% people are Mexican.

Other Hispanic or Latino	104,666
Puerto Rican	44,404
Mexican	11,630
Cuban	2,114

Marital Status

Approximately 37.0% of people over the age of 15 have never married.
Approximately 44.5% of the population is currently in a marriage.
Never married includes those who've never entered a marriage and those whose first marriage was annulled. Married includes common law marriages and live-in couples and excludes separated marriages.

Now married (except separated)	44.5
Never married	37.0
Divorced	11.1
Widowed	6.0
Separated	1.5

Rhode Island Home Price Index

Rhode Island Home Median value is $485,000.
The Home value change from 2024 to 2023 is 12.14% and from 2015 to 2024 is 103.78%.

Real Estate 2024 Median Value	$485,000
Real Estate 2023 Median Value	$432,500
Real Estate 2022 Median Value	$400,000
Real Estate 2021 Median Value	$355,000
Real Estate 2020 Median Value	$291,000
Real Estate 2019 Median Value	$261,900
Real Estate 2018 Median Value	$249,800
Real Estate 2017 Median Value	$242,200
Real Estate 2016 Median Value	$238,200
Real Estate 2015 Median Value	$238,000

Monthly Rent Prices

The Average Gross Monthly Rent price for house in Rhode Island is $1,650.
From 2015 to 2024 78.38% changed in Market rent in Rhode Island.

Median Gross Rent 2024	$1,650
Median Gross Rent 2023	$1,650
Median Gross Rent 2022	$1,550
Median Gross Rent 2021	$1,400
Median Gross Rent 2020	$1,200
Median Gross Rent 2019	$1,004
Median Gross Rent 2018	$981
Median Gross Rent 2017	$957
Median Gross Rent 2016	$938
Median Gross Rent 2015	$925

Fuel Type

Utility gas	222,021
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	122,583
Electricity	43,017
Bottled, tank, or LP gas	12,342
Wood	6,020
Other fuel	2,714
No fuel used	1,356
Coal or coke	294
Solar energy	142

Annual Household Income

Approximately 19.9% of Rhode Island population lives in a low-income household, or a household with an annual income of less than $25,000.
Lower Middle Class: The Second common household income level is lower middle class with approximately 48.4% of Rhode Island residents living in a household earning an annual income between $25,000 and $100,000.
Upper Middle Class: 31.8% Rhode Island residents living in a household earning an annual income more then $100K.

Estimate; Less than $10,000	6.3
Estimate; $10,000 to $14,999	5.1
Estimate; $15,000 to $24,999	8.5
Estimate; $25,000 to $34,999	8.0
Estimate; $35,000 to $49,999	10.9
Estimate; $50,000 to $74,999	16.2
Estimate; $75,000 to $99,999	13.3
Estimate; $100,000 to $149,999	16.9
Estimate; $150,000 to $199,999	7.8
Estimate; $200,000 or more	7.1

Median Income Over Time

The Median income from 2024 to 2015 changed to 55.67%

Median Income 2024 (Dollars)	$88,500
Median Income 2023 (Dollars)	$86,372
Median Income 2022 (Dollars)	$81,370
Median Income 2021 (Dollars)	$74,008
Median Income 2020 (Dollars)	$71,169
Median Income 2019 (Dollars)	$67,167
Median Income 2018 (Dollars)	$63,296
Median Income 2017 (Dollars)	$61,043
Median Income 2016 (Dollars)	$58,387
Median Income 2015 (Dollars)	$56,852

Employment Statistics

Rhode Island unemployment rate is 4.3 %.
Employed and unemployed numbers only account for people within the labor force. To be in the labor force one has to be at least 16 Years of Age and not institutionalized. The unemployment rate represents the percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment. Data shown represents annual average unemployment rates from 2015-2024.

Unemployment Rate 2024	4.3
Unemployment Rate 2023	4.0
Unemployment Rate 2022	4.4
Unemployment Rate 2021	5.8
Unemployment Rate 2020	10.5
Unemployment Rate 2019	3.5
Unemployment Rate 2018	4.1
Unemployment Rate 2017	4.5
Unemployment Rate 2016	5.3
Unemployment Rate 2015	5.8

Highest Degree Attained

Approximately 33% of the Rhode Island population attained Percent bachelor's degree or higher, and 87.3% people attained Percent high school graduate or higher. 73.7% of Rhode Island children enrolled in in public school and 26.3 % children enrolled in Private schools.

Enrolment Distributions

The Total Population 3 Years and over enrolled in school is 253,795.

College or graduate school	90,351
Elementary school (grades 1-8)	89,843
High school (grades 9-12)	48,475
Nursery school, preschool	13,959
Kindergarten	11,167