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Rhode Island

Statehood Year:
1790
Capital:
Providence
Largest Cities:
Providence, Warwick, Cranston
Abbreviation:
RI

Rhode Island is a state in the Northeast region of the United States, known for the Narragansett Bay, historic mansions, and coastal charm. It has a population of 1,121,190, making it the 45th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Providence. Rhode Island has a tourism and manufacturing-based economy.

1,121,190
Total Population
726
Population Density (mi²)
45
Population Rank
8.9K 0.8%
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Rhode Island Population

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Economics and Income Statistics

Population by County

Rhode Island County Populations

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Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)