119th Congress · RI-2
Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District
Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District (RI-2) has a population of 551,928. The median household income is $90,763 and the median age is 41.1.
551,928
Population
721
People / sq mi
$90,763
Median Income
41.1
Median Age
RI-2 covers 766 sq mi of land at 720.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$90,763
Median Household Income
$46,326
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$364,000
Median Home Value
$1,309
Median Rent
68.2%
Homeownership
Education
91.4%
High School+
36.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District (RI-2) has a population of 551,928 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 2nd Congressional District is $90,763, with a per capita income of $46,326.
Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District is 76.8% White, 4.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Rhode Island's 2nd 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.
The poverty rate is what most separates Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District from the typical congressional district: 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 551,928 residents, Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District is a congressional district in Rhode Island.
Median household income is $90,763, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US congressional districts at 6.0%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $364,000, with typical rent around $1,309.
36.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.