119th Congress · RI-1

Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District

Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District (RI-1) has a population of 543,443. The median household income is $82,270 and the median age is 39.7.

543,443

Population

2029

People / sq mi

$82,270

Median Income

39.7

Median Age

RI-1 covers 268 sq mi of land at 2028.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White	67.8%
Black or African American	7.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%

Economy & Income

$82,270

Median Household Income

$45,506

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$375,100

Median Home Value

$1,246

Median Rent

58.2%

Homeownership

Education

87.5%

High School+

37.7%

Bachelor's+

Other Rhode Island Congressional Districts

RI-2 (551,928)All US districts →

Largest cities in Rhode Island

Providence city (190,214)Warwick city (82,871)Cranston city (82,632)Pawtucket city (75,280)East Providence city (46,970)Woonsocket city (43,074)Newport city (25,029)Central Falls city (22,481)

Largest counties in Rhode Island

Providence County (658,977)Kent County (170,658)Washington County (130,073)Newport County (85,095)Bristol County (50,568)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District (RI-1) has a population of 543,443 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).

The median household income in Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District is $82,270, with a per capita income of $45,506.

Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District is 67.8% White, 7.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.

Homeownership is the standout figure in Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District: 58.2% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District is a congressional district in Rhode Island with a population of 543,443.

Median household income is $82,270, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.0%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $375,100, with typical rent around $1,246.

37.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.