Providence, Rhode Island - Dental Demographics - County Census


Providence, Rhode Island - Dental Demographics - County Census


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Demographic Overview of Rhode Island and the United States



Rhode Island had an estimated population of 1,097,379 and shrunk an estimated 0.2% from April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021, (V2021). Rhode Island's growth has been dramatically lower than the U.S. as a whole.

The table below summarizes some key demographic data comparing the United States and Rhode Island.


Demographics Characteristics: U.S. Census, State Level Estimates
Rhode Island
United States
Population, Census, April 1, 20201,097,379331,449,281
Population, Census, April 1, 20101,052,567308,745,538
Population, percent change - April 1, 2020 (estimates base) to July 1, 2021, (V2021)-0.2%0.1%
Persons under 18 years, percent19.3%22.3%
Persons 65 years and over, percent17.7%16.5%
Median household income (in 2020 dollars), 2016-2020$70,305$64,994
Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2020 dollars), 2016-2020$37,504$35,384
Persons in poverty, percent10.6%11.4%
Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2016-202061.6%64.4%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2016-2020$276,600$229,800
Median Home Value as % of Median Income393.4%353.6%
Persons per household, 2016-20202.452.60
Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+, 2016-202088.1%86.2%
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2016-202089.2%88.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2016-202035.0%32.9%
With a disability, under age 65 years, percent, 2016-20209.7%8.7%
Persons without health insurance, under age 65 years, percent4.8%10.2%
ADA Dentists to Population ratio 1 to:1,8662,032