Rhode Island Age & Gender Statistics (2024)

Total Population

1,101,801

Median Age

40.6

Male Median

39.1

Female Median

41.9

Rhode Island Population Growth

Population trends in
Figure 1: Annual population growth trend for (2010–2024).

Rhode Island Demographic Trend

Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.3%%.

+4.3%% Growth

Rhode Island Age & Gender Pyramid

Population pyramid for

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.


Rhode Island Historical Population Data

YearMedian AgePopulation
202440.61,101,801
202340.51,095,371
202240.11,094,250
202140.01,091,949
202040.01,057,798
201939.91,057,231
201839.91,056,611
201739.91,056,138
201639.91,054,491
201539.71,053,661
201439.71,053,252
201339.61,051,695
201239.41,052,471
201139.11,053,959
201038.91,056,389

Rhode Island Age Group Breakdown (2024)

Age CohortPercentage
Under 54.8%
5–1714.0%
18–2410.0%
25–3413.8%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.9%
65+18.7%

Dependency Ratios for Rhode Island

Total Dependency Ratio:
60.1
Youth Dependency:
30.1
Old-Age Dependency:
30.0

The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).



Age & Gender FAQs for Rhode Island

The median age in Rhode Island is 40.6 years.

According to latest Census data, the total population of Rhode Island is 1,101,801.

In Rhode Island, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.0%.

Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Rhode Island is aging.
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