Rhode Island
1.1 million people live in Rhode Island. Its population grew 1.6% since 2020, the 20th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $91,039 a year, 7% above the national median, and the median home is worth $478,700, 29% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 1.1 million
- 8th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $91,039
- 7% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $478,700
- 29% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 9.5%
- 2.3 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$91,039 per year
7% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 16th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$51,082 per year
8% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 12th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
9.5%
2.3 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 12th lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
26.5 min one way
3% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 21st highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$478,700
29% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 11th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,531 per month
2% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 20th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
65.2%
0.1 points below the U.S. (65.3%). 12th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
1,114,521
0.33% of the U.S. total. 8th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+1.6%
1.5 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 20th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
17.7%
3.4 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 4th lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
20.9%
2.0 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 13th highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
14.9%
0.2 points above the U.S. (14.7%). 13th highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Rhode Island, at 66.5%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 66.5% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 6.5% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 3.8% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 3.5% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 19.7% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
2.5 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 13th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
5.2%
5.0 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 5th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.