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 1,095,962 and shrunk an estimated 0.1% from April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023, (V2023). 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 estimates, July 1, 2023, (V2023)1,095,962334,914,895
Population estimates base, April 1, 2020, (V2023)1,097,371331,464,948
Population, percent change - April 1, 2020 (estimates base) to July 1, 2023, (V2023)-0.1%1.0%
Persons under 5 years, percent4.8%5.5%
Persons 65 years and over, percent19.3%17.7%
Median households income (in 2023 dollars), 2019-2023$86,372$78,538
Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2023 dollars), 2019-2023$45,919$43,289
Persons in poverty, percent10.8%11.1%
Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2019-202363.3%65.0%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2019-2023$368,800$303,400
Median Home Value as % of Median Income427%386.3%
Persons per household, 2019-20232.402.54
Living in the same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+ , 2019-202388.8%87.3%
Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 2019-202322.7%22.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2019-202337.3%35.0%
With a disability, under age 65 years, percent, 2019-20239.8%9.1%
Persons without health insurance, under age 65 years, percent5.4%9.5%
ADA Dentists to Population ratio 1 to:1,8662,032