Median Age in Rhode Island
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Age
40.6 years +4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #11 of 52
How Rhode Island Compares
Rhode Island
40.6 years
National
38.9 years
4.4% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Connecticut | 41.1 years |
| #9 | Hawaii | 40.9 years |
| #10 | Pennsylvania | 40.9 years |
| #11 | Rhode Island | 40.6 years |
| #12 | Montana | 40.4 years |
| #13 | Oregon | 40.4 years |
| #14 | Michigan | 40.2 years |
Highest Age Counties in Rhode Island
| # | County | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport County | 46.9 years |
| 2 | Washington County | 45.5 years |
| 3 | Bristol County | 44.2 years |
| 4 | Kent County | 43.8 years |
| 5 | Providence County | 38.0 years |
Lowest Age Counties in Rhode Island
| # | County | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Providence County | 38.0 years |
| 4 | Kent County | 43.8 years |
| 3 | Bristol County | 44.2 years |
| 2 | Washington County | 45.5 years |
| 1 | Newport County | 46.9 years |
Median Age in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a median age of 40.6 years, ranking #11 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 4.4% above the national value of 38.9 years.
Across Rhode Island's 5 counties, median age ranges from 38.0 years to 46.9 years. The county with the highest value is Newport County at 46.9 years.
The median age of the total population.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.