Smallest state
Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state by area.
Capital: ProvidenceLargest city: ProvidenceNickname: The Ocean StateStatehood: 1790
Rhode Island at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
4,001 km²
50th largest state
Population
1,112,308
415.4 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 44th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
14.8%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$88 billion
$75,233 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
9,924
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
10,286
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
−362
Births minus deaths
Population change
+8,879
July 2023–June 2024
Rhode Island data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Rhode Island
5 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Rhode Island, United States
Providence County
County seat: Providence
658,977
Population
$40,689
Income per capita
$339,100
Median home value
6.3%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 409 mi²
- Population density
- 1,609 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
5 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Rhode Island
First to declare independence
Rhode Island renounced allegiance to King George III on May 4, 1776, two months before the Declaration of Independence.
No county government
Rhode Island's five counties have no county government; services are provided by the state and its 39 cities and towns.
Slater Mill
Slater Mill in Pawtucket, opened in 1793, is considered a birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution.