Rhode Island Population Demographics

  • Population: 1,095,962 (2023 estimate, U.S. Census Bureau); 1,097,379 (2020 Census)
  • Area and density: Land area 1,034 sq mi (2,678 km²); ~1,060 people per sq mi (~410/km²) in 2023; second‑most densely populated U.S. state
  • Age structure: Median age ~40.3 years; under 18: 19.0%; 65 and over: 18.3% (2023 estimates)
  • Gender: Female 51.6%; male 48.4% (2023 estimates)
  • Racial-ethnic makeup (2020 Census, mutually exclusive categories):
    • Non-Hispanic White: 68.4%
    • Hispanic or Latino (any race): 16.6%
    • Black or African American (non-Hispanic): 7.0%
    • Asian (non-Hispanic): 3.4%
    • Two or more races (non-Hispanic): 4.2%
    • Other (incl. American Indian/Alaska Native and NHPI, non-Hispanic): 0.4%
  • Insight: Despite being the smallest state by land area, Rhode Island’s high density and older median age reflect heavy urbanization and an aging population, with growing Hispanic and multiracial communities driving diversity gains since 2010

Important Facts About Rhode Island

  • The Ocean State is the smallest U.S. state at 1,214 sq mi, with 1,097,379 residents (2020); capital and largest city: Providence.
  • Founded by Roger Williams in 1636 for religious liberty; first to renounce the Crown (May 4, 1776) and last of the 13 to ratify the Constitution (May 29, 1790); the 1663 Royal Charter guaranteed freedom of conscience.
  • Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution: Slater Mill in Pawtucket (1793), the nation’s first successful water-powered cotton-spinning mill.
  • Architectural icons include Newport’s Gilded Age mansions such as The Breakers (1895); cultural anchors include Brown University (1764) and RISD (1877).
  • Unique natural features: Narragansett Bay with 384 miles of tidal shoreline; Block Island’s Mohegan Bluffs (~150 ft); highest point Jerimoth Hill at 812 ft; 21 lighthouses.
  • Energy and innovation: Block Island Wind Farm (30 MW, 2016), the first U.S. offshore wind farm.
  • Economic strengths: healthcare/education; defense shipbuilding (Electric Boat, Quonset Point); advanced manufacturing and marine trades; tourism drew over 26 million visitors and $7+ billion in spending (2019); seafood (squid/calamari) and nursery/greenhouse agriculture.

Rhode Island Email User Demographics

  • Rhode Island context: Population density ≈1,060 people per square mile (2020), among the nation’s highest.
  • Estimated email users (18+): ≈830,000 (≈92% of adults).
  • Age distribution of email users (18+): 18–24 12% (~97k); 25–34 19% (~154k); 35–44 16% (~134k); 45–54 15% (~128k); 55–64 16% (~133k); 65–74 14% (~112k); 75+ 9% (~72k).
  • Gender breakdown: ≈52% female (~432k), 48% male (~398k).
  • Racial/ethnic composition (email users mirror state makeup): White non-Hispanic ~69% (~573k); Hispanic/Latino ~17% (~141k); Black ~6% (~50k); Asian ~3% (~25k); Two or more/Other ~5% (~42k).
  • Insight: Email use is near-universal among working-age adults in Rhode Island; seniors participate widely but slightly below younger cohorts, so email-user demographics closely track the state’s overall population mix.

Phone Usage Statistics in Rhode Island State

  • Estimated mobile phone users (age 13+): ≈925,000 in Rhode Island (≈97% of residents 13+; total population ≈1.096 million).
  • Age distribution of phone users: 13–17: 6.9%; 18–29: 19.0%; 30–49: 29.6%; 50–64: 23.5%; 65+: 21.1% (ownership remains high but dips modestly among seniors).
  • Gender breakdown: ~51% female (~472,000) and ~49% male (~453,000), closely mirroring the state’s demographics.
  • Racial and ethnic composition among phone users (tracks the population): Non-Hispanic White ~69%; Hispanic/Latino ~18%; Black ~9%; Asian ~4%; Two or more races ~4%; American Indian/Alaska Native ~1%; Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander ~0.2%.
  • Population density (context): ~1,060 people per square mile (2023 estimate), the highest in New England.

Social Media User Statistics in Rhode Island

  • Estimates apply recent U.S. usage rates to Rhode Island’s 2024 population (~1.1M); figures rounded.
  • Social media users: ~820,000 (≈75% of residents).
  • Age distribution of users: 13–17 9%; 18–24 18%; 25–34 24%; 35–44 17%; 45–64 22%; 65+ 10%.
  • Gender: ~52% women, ~48% men.
  • Platform monthly users (Rhode Island):
    • Bumble: ~35,000
    • Discord: ~150,000
    • Facebook: ~600,000
    • Google (Search/YouTube/Maps, etc.): ~950,000
    • Instagram: ~480,000
    • OnlyFans: ~20,000
    • Tinder: ~70,000
    • Twitter (X): ~200,000

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