Census ACS 5-Year · 18 metrics compared
Vermont vs Rhode Island
Vermont and Rhode Island compared across 18 demographic and economic metrics. Vermont leads in 8 of the comparable categories.
8
Vermont wins
5
Rhode Island wins
| Metric | Vermont | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 645,254 | 1,095,371 |
| Median Age | 43.0 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | $78,024 | $86,372 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,365 | $45,919 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| Median Home Value | $290,500 | $368,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,193 | $1,273 |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.8% | 63.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.6% | 37.3% |
| High School+ | 94.5% | 89.5% |
| Work From Home | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| Avg Commute (min) | 23.4 | 25.5 |
| White | 91.4% | 72.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Black | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Foreign Born | 46.8% | 28.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vermont has a population of 645,254 compared to Rhode Island's 1,095,371.
Across the metrics compared, Vermont leads in 8 categories while Rhode Island leads in 5. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
All data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Comparison based on American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Green highlighting indicates the "better" value where applicable (higher income is better, lower poverty is better, etc.). Race and ethnicity metrics are not highlighted as there is no "better" value.
Comparing Vermont and Rhode Island on U.S. population demographics requires lining up the underlying the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files data side by side. The table above runs the comparison on the canonical fields; the narrative below identifies the factor or factors that drive the most meaningful difference between the two.
For households or analysts using this comparison as a decision input, the right framing is usually not "which is better" in aggregate but "which is better for the specific decision in front of you." the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files captures the raw data; the framing depends on whether the question is investment, residency, planning, or research.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.