Rhode Island Population by Age

The median age in Rhode Island is 40.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.94% were under the age of 15, 20.83% aged 15 to 29, 45.95% aged 30 to 64, 15.00% aged 65 to 84, and 2.27% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Rhode Island population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Rhode Island's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 55,370 5.07%
5 to 9 years 57,333 5.25%
10 to 14 years 61,405 5.62%
15 to 19 years 74,799 6.85%
20 to 24 years 76,427 7%
25 to 29 years 76,226 6.98%
30 to 34 years 74,992 6.87%
35 to 39 years 69,563 6.37%
40 to 44 years 61,297 5.61%
45 to 49 years 66,322 6.07%
50 to 54 years 74,689 6.84%
55 to 59 years 76,853 7.04%
60 to 64 years 78,087 7.15%
65 to 69 years 61,547 5.64%
70 to 74 years 48,567 4.45%
75 to 79 years 32,167 2.95%
80 to 84 years 21,552 1.97%
85 years and over 24,753 2.27%
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Rhode Island population by age group

Key stats
325,334
Population under 25 years
282,078
Population aged 25-44
295,951
Population aged 45-64
188,586
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Rhode Island's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Rhode Island population by age group. The largest age group was 60-64 years with a poulation of 78,087 (7.15% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Rhode Island was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 78,087 (7.15%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Rhode Island was the 80-84 years with a population of 21,552 (1.97%).

Rhode Island population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Rhode Island's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Rhode Island's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Rhode Island population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 690,700 (63.25% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 212,663 19.48%
18 to 64 years 690,700 63.25%
85 years and over 188,586 17.27%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Rhode Island's population under 18 was 19.48%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Rhode Island's working population (between 18 and 64) was 63.25%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Rhode Island's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 17.27% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Rhode Island population pyramid

Population pyramid for Rhode Island is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Rhode Island's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rhode Island, is 23.9.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rhode Island, is 25.9.
  • Total dependency ratio for Rhode Island is 49.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Rhode Island is 3.9.
The graph shows Rhode Island's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Rhode Island population pyramid i.e. Rhode Island population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Rhode Island's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 28,236 27,134 55,370
5 to 9 years 28,728 28,605 57,333
10 to 14 years 32,137 29,268 61,405
15 to 19 years 37,010 37,789 74,799
20 to 24 years 38,438 37,989 76,427
25 to 29 years 38,970 37,256 76,226
30 to 34 years 38,040 36,952 74,992
35 to 39 years 34,822 34,741 69,563
40 to 44 years 30,856 30,441 61,297
45 to 49 years 32,597 33,725 66,322
50 to 54 years 36,586 38,103 74,689
55 to 59 years 37,411 39,442 76,853
60 to 64 years 37,483 40,604 78,087
65 to 69 years 29,409 32,138 61,547
70 to 74 years 22,701 25,866 48,567
75 to 79 years 14,140 18,027 32,167
80 to 84 years 8,522 13,030 21,552
85 years and over 8,197 16,556 24,753
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Things to know

What is the population of Rhode Island under 18?

Rhode Island's population under the age of 18 is 212,663, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 19.48% of the total resident population of Rhode Island.

What is the aging population in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island's population aged 65 years and above was 188,586. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 17.27% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Rhode Island Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Rhode Island age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Rhode Island population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Rhode Island. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Rhode Island by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Rhode Island.

Key observations

The largest age group in Rhode Island was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 78,087 (7.15%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Rhode Island was the 80-84 years with a population of 21,552 (1.97%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Rhode Island population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Rhode Island is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Rhode Island total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Rhode Island Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Rhode Island Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Rhode Island - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Rhode Island population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Rhode Island. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Rhode Island population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Rhode Island population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Rhode Island is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Rhode Island is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Rhode Island Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Rhode Island Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Rhode Island population pyramid, which represents the Rhode Island population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rhode Island, is 23.9.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rhode Island, is 25.9.
  • Total dependency ratio for Rhode Island is 49.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Rhode Island is 3.9.

Rhode Island population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Rhode Island population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Rhode Island for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Rhode Island for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Rhode Island for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Rhode Island Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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