Rhode Island Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Rhode Island
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

Rhode Island Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.3%%.
+4.3%% Growth
Rhode Island Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Rhode Island Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.6 | 1,101,801 |
| 2023 | 40.5 | 1,095,371 |
| 2022 | 40.1 | 1,094,250 |
| 2021 | 40.0 | 1,091,949 |
| 2020 | 40.0 | 1,057,798 |
| 2019 | 39.9 | 1,057,231 |
| 2018 | 39.9 | 1,056,611 |
| 2017 | 39.9 | 1,056,138 |
| 2016 | 39.9 | 1,054,491 |
| 2015 | 39.7 | 1,053,661 |
| 2014 | 39.7 | 1,053,252 |
| 2013 | 39.6 | 1,051,695 |
| 2012 | 39.4 | 1,052,471 |
| 2011 | 39.1 | 1,053,959 |
| 2010 | 38.9 | 1,056,389 |
Rhode Island Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.8% |
| 5–17 | 14.0% |
| 18–24 | 10.0% |
| 25–34 | 13.8% |
| 35–54 | 24.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 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.