Rhode Island State Data
Connect with Your State Leaders in Rhode Island
Meet the key players in Rhode Island's state government, including the most prominent elected officials from the executive and legislative branches. These leaders oversee elections, enforce laws, manage state finances, and set the policy agenda for Rhode Island.
Daniel McKeeGovernorDemocraticThe state's chief executive who implements laws and manages the executive branch.
Gregg AmoreSecretary of StateDemocraticOversees statewide elections, business registrations, and key public records.
K. Joseph ShekarchiSpeaker of the HouseDemocraticLeads the lower chamber and controls the flow of legislation and committee assignments.
Rhode Island Congressional Delegation — 119th Congress
Rhode Island sends 2 Senators and 2 Representatives to the 119th Congress (2025-2027). 3 seats are up for election in 2026.
Jack ReedU.S. SenateDemocraticWon 2020 with 66.5%Up in 2026
Sheldon WhitehouseU.S. SenateDemocraticWon 2024 with 59.9%
Gabe AmoU.S. House • Rhode Island U.S. House Rhode Island District 1DemocraticWon 2024 with 63.0%Up in 2026
Seth MagazinerU.S. House • Rhode Island U.S. House Rhode Island District 2DemocraticWon 2024 with 58.2%Up in 2026
2020 Census & ACS Snapshot
Key statewide indicators for Rhode Island. Gauge bars show how this state compares to the national average.
Updated: 2026-04-06 · Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
Population (2020)
1.1 million
Estimated total residents based on the 2020 Census.
Median Age
40.5 years
1.8 yr above national avg
Median Household Income
$86,372
$7,834 above national avg
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.3%
2.3% above national avg
HS diploma or higher: 89.5%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
1.5% below national avg
Uninsured: 4.3%
Broadband Access
90.7% of households
1.0% above national avg
What is the total population of Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 1.1 million residents as of the 2020 Census. Explore district-level demographics or find your representatives.
What is the median age in Rhode Island?
The median age in Rhode Island is 40.5 years. Compare districts on the demographics page.
What is the median household income in Rhode Island?
The median household income in Rhode Island is $86,372. See how income varies by district on district demographics.
What share of adults in Rhode Island have a high school or bachelor's degree?
In Rhode Island, 89.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher.
What are the poverty and uninsured rates in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, the poverty rate is 10.9% and the uninsured rate is 4.3%.
How many households in Rhode Island have broadband?
In Rhode Island, broadband access is 90.7% of households. Share of households with a broadband subscription.
Search 2023 state metrics
Type a sheet or metric name. Results hide empty/missing values and MOE (margin of error) columns.
For the full unfiltered workbook, use the download above.
No matching results. We filter out empty/missing values and MOE columns. For unfiltered data, download the workbook above.
Rendered from the 2023 workbook for Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total population of Rhode Island (2020)?
Rhode Island has 1.1 million residents as of the 2020 Census.
What is the median age in Rhode Island?
The median age in Rhode Island is 40.5 years.
What is the median household income in Rhode Island?
The median household income in Rhode Island is $86,372.
What are the poverty and uninsured rates in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, the poverty rate is 10.9% and the uninsured rate is 4.3%.
How many households in Rhode Island have broadband?
In Rhode Island, broadband access is 90.7% of households.