The median household income in Rhode Island is $87,796, which ranks in the top 46% nationally.
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Rhode Island ranks #15 of 51 states (and D.C.) by median household income.
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A closer look at household income in Rhode Island: how it ranks among the states, what it takes to reach the top 25% or 10%, how earnings change with age, and how far apart its 5 counties are.
Rhode Island's median household income is $87,796, 15th of 51 states and DC and 9% above the national median of $80,734. Prices for housing and everyday costs also differ by state, and these figures don't adjust for them.
Reaching the top quarter of households takes about $149,839 in Rhode Island, compared with $141,925 nationally. The share of households at $200,000 or more is 14% versus 13% nationwide, about the same.
Comparing the two Census products: $83,504 in the 2024 one-year estimate, $87,796 in the 2020–2024 five-year estimate (−5%).
The share of Rhode Island households at $200,000 or more is about 14%. By household income, the top 25% start at about $149,839, and the top 10% sit above $200,000. The table marks lines that fall above $200,000 rather than guessing their value: the Census groups everyone above that amount together, so the exact top-5% and top-1% cutoffs can't be read from this data.
If your household earns the US median of $80,734, you'd be about top 53% among Rhode Island households, below the middle.
Comparing the two lines gives a ratio of 1.73 (top quarter over median), narrower than the 1.77 seen nationwide.
| Line | Household income |
|---|---|
| Median (top 50%) | $86,401 |
| Top 25% | $149,839 |
| Top 10% | Above $200,000 (top bracket) |
| Top 5% | Above $200,000 (top bracket) |
| Top 1% | Above $200,000 (top bracket) |
For individual workers, median earnings in Rhode Island rise from $49,325 at ages 25–34 to a peak of $66,117 at 45–54 (+34%). On average the state runs +10% relative to the US at each age, with the largest difference among workers aged 65+. These figures are personal earnings (wages plus self-employment) from Census microdata, so they're lower than household income, which can combine several earners.
| Age | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|
| 25–34 | $49,325 | $46,177 |
| 35–44 | $62,946 | $58,657 |
| 45–54 | $66,117 | $60,915 |
| 55–64 | $61,930 | $55,860 |
| 65+ | $40,666 | $34,745 |
Splitting Rhode Island households by type: $133,424 for married couples versus $50,634 for single and non-family households, a ratio of 2.6 to 1.
Rhode Island's counties sit fairly close together, from $78,787 (Providence County) to $114,490 (Bristol County). All 5 counties are listed in the table.
4 of the 5 counties (80%) clear the US median of $80,734; the typical county, Newport County, comes in at $103,514.
| County | Median household income |
|---|---|
| Bristol County | $114,490 |
| Washington County | $106,638 |
| Newport County | $103,514 |
| Kent County | $94,345 |
| Providence County | $78,787 |
Everything here comes from the Census's 2020–2024 American Community Survey: published tables for households across 5 counties, and 22,951 microdata records for personal earnings by age.
Reference statistics only — not financial advice.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013, B19001)
Based on US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates — actual figures may differ from your real income/assets. Not financial advice.