Rhode Island
StatePopulation: 1,095,962 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Rhode Island from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Rhode Island
- What is the median household income in Rhode Island?
- The median household income in Rhode Island is $86,372 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Rhode Island?
- The poverty rate in Rhode Island is 7.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Rhode Island?
- $368,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Rhode Island?
- The median gross rent in Rhode Island is $1,273 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Rhode Island residents have a college degree?
- 37.3% of adults in Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,095,371
Median Income
$86,372
Median Home Value
$368,800
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.4%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$19,205 (+28.6%)
Home Value:
+$106,900 (+40.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.6 pp (-18.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.1 pp (+9.1%)
Unemployment:
+0.3 pp (+5.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,095,371
Median Age
40.0
Female
51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 69.1%
Black 5.8%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 10.7%
Other 7.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.9%
Chinese
0.8%
Filipino
0.4%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
4.0%
Mexican
1.2%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$86,372
±$1,274
Per Capita Income
$115,342
Median Family Income
$109,979
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Child Poverty Rate
11.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
14.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
4.3%
$15–25k
6.2%
$25–35k
5.8%
$35–50k
9.0%
$50–75k
14.2%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
19.4%
$150–200k
10.6%
$200k+
12.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
484,615
Owner-Occupied
63.3%
Renter-Occupied
36.7%
Vacancy Rate
9.8%
Median Home Value
$368,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,273
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
22.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.3%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+5.3%
5-Year
+64.8%
HPI (2025 Q4)
1,034.0
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.5%
$50–100k
0.8%
$100–200k
1.6%
$200–300k
24.0%
$300–500k
42.2%
$500k–$1M
21.4%
$1M+
3.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.0%
$500–1k
16.2%
$1–1.5k
34.7%
$1.5–2k
21.5%
$2–2.5k
8.5%
$2.5–3.5k
2.9%
$3.5k+
2.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.0%
1 vehicle
35.9%
2 vehicles
37.3%
3+
17.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.2%
Single-fam. att.
4.0%
2–4 units
10.9%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
9.1%
Mobile home
0.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
30.4%
1940–1969
6.4%
1970–1999
11.8%
2000–2009
6.1%
2010+
3.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
37.3%
Graduate Degree
15.1%
Some College / Associate
17.6%
Less Than High School
4.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
65.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Work from Home
11.4%
Self-Employed
5.1%
Government Workers
13.3%
Private For-Profit
81.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.7%
Prof. Services
11.4%
Retail
11.2%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Arts/Entmt.
9.1%
Finance
6.8%
Construction
6.4%
Transportation
4.8%
Public Admin
4.3%
Wholesale
2.1%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
43.5%
Sales
20.2%
Food Prep
17.0%
Production
11.8%
Construction
7.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.5 min
Drove Alone
74.3%
Carpool
7.6%
Public Transit
1.9%
Work from Home
11.4%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
436,902
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
10.7%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 19.0%
Working age (18–64): 81.0%
65 and over: 18.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
14.8%
Naturalized Citizen
54.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
8.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
49.8%
Europe
18.8%
Asia
17.4%
Africa
12.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.3%
With a Disability
13.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.7%
Uninsured
4.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
90.7%
Has a Computer
94.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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