Rhode Island

:"RI" redirects here. For alternate uses: see RI (disambiguation)

Demographics

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2004, Rhode Island's population was estimated at 1,080,632 people.

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The racial makeup of the state is:

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• 81.9% White
• 8.7% Hispanic
• 4.5% Black
• 2.3% Asian
• 0.5% Native American
• 2.7% Mixed race

The five largest ancestry groups in Rhode Island are: Italian (19%), Irish (18.4%), English (12%), French (10.9%), Portuguese (8.7%).

Related Topics:
Italian - Irish - English - French - Portuguese

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6.1% of Rhode Island's population were reported as under 5, 23.6% under 18, and 14.5% were 65 or older.

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Females made up approximately 52% of the population.

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Rhode Island has a higher percentage of Italian-Americans (concentrated in the city of Providence) and a higher percentage of Americans of Portuguese ancestry (who dominate Bristol county) than any other state in the nation. French Canadians form a large part of Northern Providence county whereas Irish-Americans have strong presence Newport and Kent county. Yankees of English ancestry still have a presence in the state as well, especially in Washington county.

Related Topics:
Italian-Americans - French Canadians - Irish-Americans

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Religion

The religious affiliations of the people of Rhode Island are:

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• Christian – 81%
• Roman Catholic – 52%
• Protestant – 28%
• Episcopal – 8%
• Baptist – 6%
• Other Protestant – 14%
• Other Christian – 1%
• Jewish – 2%
• Other Religions – 1%
• Non-Religious – 16%

Rhode Island has the highest percentage of Catholics in the nation due to large Irish, Italian, French Canadian, Portuguese, Puerto Rican, and Cape Verdean communities in the state.

Related Topics:
Catholics - Irish - Italian - French Canadian

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