Median Household Income in Rhode Island
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household Income
$87,796 +16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #15 of 52
How Rhode Island Compares
Rhode Island
$87,796
National
$75,149
16.8% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Virginia | $93,170 |
| #13 | Alaska | $92,788 |
| #14 | Minnesota | $89,062 |
| #15 | Rhode Island | $87,796 |
| #16 | New York | $85,974 |
| #17 | Delaware | $84,954 |
| #18 | Illinois | $83,390 |
Highest Income Counties in Rhode Island
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol County | $114,490 |
| 2 | Washington County | $106,638 |
| 3 | Newport County | $103,514 |
| 4 | Kent County | $94,345 |
| 5 | Providence County | $78,787 |
Lowest Income Counties in Rhode Island
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Providence County | $78,787 |
| 4 | Kent County | $94,345 |
| 3 | Newport County | $103,514 |
| 2 | Washington County | $106,638 |
| 1 | Bristol County | $114,490 |
Median Household Income in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a median household income of $87,796, ranking #15 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 16.8% above the national value of $75,149.
Across Rhode Island's 5 counties, median household income ranges from $78,787 to $114,490. The county with the highest value is Bristol County at $114,490.
The median annual income for all households, including wages, investments, and government transfers.
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.