Rank #44 by Population · Updated April 2026

Rhode Island Population 2026

Source·US Census ACS 5-Year 2023Updated·Apr 12, 2026Reviewed by·Population Review Data Team

The population of Rhode Island is 1,095,371 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $86,372, the median home value is $368,800, and the median age is 40.5.

Rhode Island's population has grown 105.0% since 1910 (542,610 → 1,112,308).

1,095,371

Population

1059

People / sq mi

$86,372

Median Income

40.5

Median Age

Rhode Island covers 1,034 sq mi of land at a density of 1059.5 people per square mile.

About Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a US state with a population of 1,095,371. It ranks #44 among US states by population. The median age is 40.5, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Rhode Island is $86,372, above the US median of $74,580. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $368,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,273. The homeownership rate of 63.3% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Rhode Island reflects 37.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.4% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.5 minutes each way.

Rhode Island, #44 by population

Rhode Island Population History (1910-2024)

The state of Rhode Island had a population of 542,610 in 1910 and 1,112,308 in 2024, a 2.0× growth over 114 years. The peak was 1,112,308 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.57%.

1,112,308

Population (2024)

542,610

Population (1910)

1,112,308

Peak (2024)

0.57%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1910	542,610	-	-	decennial
1920	604,397	+61,787	+1.08%	decennial
1930	687,497	+83,100	+1.30%	decennial
1940	713,346	+25,849	+0.37%	decennial
1950	791,896	+78,550	+1.05%	decennial
1960	859,488	+67,592	+0.82%	decennial
1970	946,725	+87,237	+0.97%	decennial
1980	947,154	+429	+0.00%	decennial
1990	1,003,464	+56,310	+0.58%	decennial
2000	1,048,319	+44,855	+0.44%	decennial
2010	1,052,567	+4,248	+0.04%	decennial
2020	1,097,379	+44,812	+0.42%	decennial
2020	1,096,530	-849	-	estimate
2021	1,097,246	+716	+0.07%	estimate
2022	1,099,498	+2,252	+0.21%	estimate
2023	1,103,429	+3,931	+0.36%	estimate
2024	1,112,308	+8,879	+0.80%	estimate

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5-9

5.1%

10-14

5.5%

15-19

6.7%

20-24

6.9%

25-34

13.9%

35-44

12.5%

45-54

12.2%

55-59

6.9%

60-64

7.2%

65-74

10.7%

75-84

5.3%

85+

2.2%

Male: 49.0% · Female: 51.0%

Race & Ethnicity

White	72.3%
Black or African American	5.8%
Asian	0.0%
American Indian & Alaska Native	0.4%
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander	0.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%

Economy & Income

$86,372

Median Household Income

$45,919

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

$112,642

Mean Household Income

60.9%

Employment Rate

Cost of Living

Rhode Island's overall price level is 102.3 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 2.3% higher the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Rhode Island's median household income of $86,372 has the buying power of $84,447 in average-priced areas.

102.3

Price Level (US = 100)

$84,447

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$86,372

Nominal Median Income

Education

89.5%

High School Graduate+

37.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

Births & Fertility

10,269

Live Births (2022)

9.4

Birth Rate (per 1,000)

57.1%

Births to Married Mothers

Births by Mother's Age

Under 20

1,197 (11.7%)

20-24

1,326 (12.9%)

25-29

2,613 (25.4%)

30-34

3,599 (35.0%)

35-39

1,947 (19.0%)

40+

450 (4.4%)

Births by Mother's Race

White	75.4%
Black or African American	15.1%
Hispanic or Latino	28.9%

Housing

$368,800

Median Home Value

$1,273

Median Rent

484,615

Total Housing Units

63.3%

Owner-Occupied

36.7%

Renter-Occupied

9.8%

Vacant

Languages Spoken at Home

77.3% of Rhode Island residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Rhode Island:

#	Language	Speakers	% of pop. 5+
1	Spanish	57,257	5.50%
2	Portuguese	10,787	1.04%
3	Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)	3,343	0.32%
4	Haitian	3,030	0.29%
5	Khmer (Cambodian)	1,969	0.19%
6	French (incl. Cajun)	1,700	0.16%
7	Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or other Niger-Congo	1,326	0.13%
8	Thai, Lao, or other Tai-Kadai	1,183	0.11%
9	Italian	1,025	0.10%
10	Polish	867	0.08%

Commute

1.9%

Drive Alone

2.9%

Carpool

11.4%

Work From Home

25.5 min

Avg Commute

Largest Cities in Rhode Island

#	City	Population	Median Income	Median Home
1	Providence	190,214	$66,772	$322,800
2	Warwick	82,871	$87,536	$322,000
3	Cranston	82,632	$87,716	$348,800
4	Pawtucket	75,280	$67,436	$286,200
5	East Providence	46,970	$79,660	$322,100
6	Woonsocket	43,074	$58,614	$268,000
7	Newport	25,029	$83,562	$669,500
8	Central Falls	22,481	$45,921	$300,500
9	Westerly	18,528	$82,333	$400,200
10	Valley Falls	12,370	$93,653	$347,900
11	Newport East	11,262	$86,310	$479,200

Counties in Rhode Island

#	County	Population	Median Income
1	Providence County	658,977	$78,204
2	Kent County	170,658	$91,278
3	Washington County	130,073	$102,478
4	Newport County	85,095	$100,859
5	Bristol County	50,568	$110,926

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Metro areas in Rhode Island

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Congressional districts in Rhode Island

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Largest school districts in Rhode Island

Remainder of Rhode Island (1,064,097)Providence School District (191,767)Cranston School District (83,250)Warwick School District (83,175)Pawtucket School District (75,893)East Providence School District (47,281)Woonsocket School District (43,521)Remainder of Rhode Island (37,704)Cumberland School District (36,820)Coventry School District (35,907)North Providence School District (34,293)Bristol-Warren Regional School District (33,364)All US school districts →

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Common questions about Rhode Island

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rhode Island has a population of 1,095,371 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-most populous state in the United States.

Rhode Island is gaining population, with a +105.0% change over the available historical Census record. Rhode Island's population has grown 105.0% since 1910 (542,610 → 1,112,308).

The median household income in Rhode Island is $86,372, with a per capita income of $45,919. 7.0% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.

72.3% of Rhode Island's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 5.8% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 1.7% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).

Rhode Island is 72.3% White, 5.8% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 1.7% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.

The median age in Rhode Island is 40.5 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

Rhode Island's population has grown 105.0% since 1910 (542,610 → 1,112,308).

Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Rhode Island's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, CDC National Vital Statistics System (2022)

Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.