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Dive into each indicator for Rhode Island.
1.10 M
Total population
44th in the U.S.
410 /km²
Density
2nd in the U.S.
40.6 years
Median age
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Male
429,000
Households
90.7%
Urban population
18.8%
Under 18
19.0%
65 and older
78.9 years
Life expectancy
Providence (≈ 190,900)
Largest city
+0.3%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
68.1%
White (non-Hispanic)
17.6%
Hispanic or Latino
6.1%
Black or African American
3.7%
Asian
3.6%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian
8.7%
Portuguese ancestry
Highest share in the U.S.
17.3%
Italian ancestry
Highest share in the U.S.
16.4%
Irish ancestry
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1850–20241.1 M▲ 633%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.
Median age
1970–202340.6 yrs▲ 39%
Census age tables.
Hispanic or Latino share
1980–202317.6%▲ 738%
Census race & ethnicity tables.
Black or African American share
1900–20236.1%▲ 190%
Census race tables.
Life expectancy at birth
1980–202378.9 yrs▲ 6%
CDC / NCHS state life tables.
Data table
| Total population | 1.10 M | 44th in the U.S. |
| Density | 410 /km² | 2nd in the U.S. |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
| Female | 51.1% | |
| Male | 48.9% | |
| Households | 429,000 | |
| Urban population | 90.7% | |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | |
| 65 and older | 19.0% | |
| Life expectancy | 78.9 years | |
| Largest city | Providence (≈ 190,900) | |
| Growth | +0.3%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 68.1% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% | |
| Black or African American | 6.1% | |
| Asian | 3.7% | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | |
| Portuguese ancestry | 8.7% | Highest share in the U.S. |
| Italian ancestry | 17.3% | Highest share in the U.S. |
| Irish ancestry | 16.4% |
Compared to the United States
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