Rhode Island
“The Ocean State”
What Makes Rhode Island Beautiful
Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it packs tremendous beauty into its compact frame. The Newport Cliff Walk offers breathtaking ocean views alongside Gilded Age mansions, Narragansett Bay's sparkling waters are dotted with sailboats, and Block Island's windswept bluffs and pristine beaches rival any New England coastal treasure.
Key Metrics
1.1M
Population
$70.5B
GDP
+4.2%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$74.5K
Median Income
10.5%
Tax Burden
History
Roger Williams founds Providence as a haven for religious freedom
Last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution, as the 13th state
Slater Mill in Pawtucket launches the American Industrial Revolution
America's Cup yacht race makes Newport a global sailing destination
Block Island Wind Farm becomes America's first offshore wind farm
Top Cities
Providence
190K
State capital; Brown University; renaissance city
Cranston
82K
Second-largest city; suburban community
Warwick
82K
T.F. Green Airport; retail hub
Pawtucket
75K
Birthplace of American Industrial Revolution
Newport
25K
Gilded Age mansions; sailing capital; jazz festival
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$12.8B
State Budget
$12.2B
State Revenue
$-0.6B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
10.3%
Poverty Rate
35%
College Degree
3.8%
Uninsured
195/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Rhode Island Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $71B | $74B | $79B | $92B | $121B |
| Baseline | $71B | $74B | $77B | $87B | $107B |
| Pessimistic | $71B | $72B | $74B | $80B | $91B |
Political Landscape
D+10