Rhode Island (RI)

Capital: Providence

Facts & Statistics

STATE STATISTICS
Population 2023	1,095,962
Population 2022	1,093,734
Population 2021	1,096,985
Population 2020	1,057,125
Population 2019	1,058,158
Population 2018	1,057,315
Population 2017	1,056,486
Population 2016	1,057,063
Below Poverty 2022	10.8
Below Poverty 2021	11.4
Below Poverty 2020	11.6
Below Poverty 2019	10.8
Below Poverty 2018	8.9
Below Poverty 2017	11.6
Below Poverty 2016	12.8
Employment – Population Ratio 2022	60.5
Employment – Population Ratio 2021	59.1
Employment – Population Ratio 2020	61.9
Employment – Population Ratio 2019	64.1
Employment – Population Ratio 2018	61.9
Employment – Population Ratio 2017	61.6
Employment – Population Ratio 2016	61.1
Unemployed 2022	4.2
Unemployed 2021	6.3
Unemployed 2020	8.1
Unemployed 2019	3.2
Unemployed 2018	4.1
Unemployed 2017	4.4
Unemployed 2016	5.2
Foreclosure Rate 2024	1 in 2,765
Foreclosure Rate 2021	1 in 1,560
Foreclosure Rate 2018	1 of 8,259
Median Household Income 2021	74,962
Median Individual Income 2022	67,541
High School Graduation Rate 2022	84
High School Graduation Rate 2021	83.7
High School Graduation Rate 2020	83.6
High School Graduation Rate 2019	83.9
High School Graduation Rate 2018	84
Median Mortgage Payment 2021	1,932
GDP 2023	63.17 Billion
GDP 2022	62.19 Billion
GDP 2021	60.78 Billion
GDP 2020	58.16 Billion
GDP 2019	59.87 Billion
GDP 2018	58.74 Billion

STATE FACTS
Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment prohibition.
Rhode Island was the last of the original thirteen colonies to become a state.
George M. Cohan was born in Providence in 1878. He wrote, “I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” and a wide variety of other musical entertainment.

Government

ELECTED OFFICIALS
Governor	Daniel McKee (D)
Lieutenant Governor	Sabina Matos (D)
Attorney General	Peter Neronha (D)
Secretary of State	Gregg Amore (D)
State Senate Control	D – 33; R – 4; Vacant – 1
State House Control	D – 64; R – 10; I – 1

State Regulators

Legislative Process

LEGISLATIVE DATES AND DEADLINES
Convenes	January 7, 2025
Sine Die Adjournment	June 30, 2025
Committee Action Deadlines	TBA
Crossover Deadline	None
Carryover from Previous Session	No
Governor’s Signing Deadline (in session)	Six days, Sundays excepted
Governor’s Signing Deadline (after adjournment)	10 days from adjournment
Veto Override	3/5 majority
Legislation Effective Date	Upon enactment