Kent County, RI

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2019 Population

163,869

0.00488% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

43.9

0.228% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

7.6%

4.61% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$73,521

4.7% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$236,300

5.21% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

88,514

2.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Kent County, RI had a population of 164k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $73,521. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Kent County, RI grew from 163,861 to 163,869, a 0.00488% increase and its median household income grew from $70,223 to $73,521, a 4.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kent County, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.99%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.71%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.61%). 0% of the households in Kent County, RI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.8% of the residents in Kent County, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kent County, RI are Community College of Rhode Island (2,211 degrees awarded in 2019) and New England Institute of Technology (1,104 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Kent County, RI was $236,300, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%. Most people in Kent County, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Kent County, RI was 2 cars per household.

Kent County, RI borders New London County, CT, Windham County, CT, Bristol County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, and Washington County, RI.

United States Rhode Island Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Diversity

Kent County, RI is home to a population of 164k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 10.4% of Kent County, RI residents were born outside of the country (17k people).

In 2019, there were 29.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (145k people) in Kent County, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.89k White (Hispanic) and 4.45k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kent County, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
145k ± 334
White (Hispanic)
4.89k ± 525
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.45k ± 260

4.98%

Hispanic Population

8.16k people

4.98% of the people in Kent County, RI are hispanic (8.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kent County, RI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

17k people

6.34%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

10.4k people

As of 2019, 10.4% of Kent County, RI residents (17k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kent County, RI was 6.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kent County, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Kent County, RI was 43.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Kent County, RI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Kent County, RI residents was 44.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
27,845 ± 4,043 people
Guatemala
13,419 ± 2,826 people
Portugal
12,601 ± 2,740 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rhode Island was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 27,845 Rhode Island residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,419 and Portugal with 12,601.

Citizenship

97.8%

2019 Citizenship

98%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.8% of Kent County, RI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Kent County, RI was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kent County, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,011 ± 323
Gulf War (2001-)
1,607 ± 272
Gulf War (1990s)
1,133 ± 272

Kent County, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.5 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Rhode Island. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Rhode Island, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Rhode Island (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Rhode Island. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Rhode Island.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Rhode Island across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Kent County, RI is $73,521. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Kent County, RI was Census Tract 209.03 with a value of $143,581, followed by Census Tract 209.04 and Census Tract 216, with respective values of $138,875 and $130,962.

Males in Rhode Island have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,664. The income inequality in Rhode Island (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Kent County, RI employs 88.5k people. The largest industries in Kent County, RI are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,140 people), Retail Trade (9,977 people), and Manufacturing (9,648 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($70,991), Public Administration ($63,985), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,361).

Wages

Median Household Income

$73,521

2019 value

± $1,703

4.7%

1 Year Growth

± 3.38%

Households in Kent County, RI have a median annual income of $73,521, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $70,223 in 2018, which represents a 4.7% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Kent County, RI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.

$71,021

Average Male Salary in Rhode Island

± $3,561

$55,664

Average Female Salary in Rhode Island

± $2,640

In 2019, full-time male employees in Rhode Island made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Rhode Island by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Rhode Island

Asian
$59,844 ± $13,016
White
$56,474 ± $2,217
American Indian
$47,016 ± $44,702

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Rhode Island workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Rhode Island.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Rhode Island by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kent County, RI is from Rhode Island.

0.453

2019 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

0.459

2018 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

In 2019, the income inequality in Rhode Island was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.21% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rhode Island was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rhode Island in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rhode Island across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 209.03
Census Tract 209.04
Census Tract 216

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kent County, RI was Census Tract 209.03 with a value of $143,581, followed by Census Tract 209.04 and Census Tract 216, with respective values of $138,875 and $130,962.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kent County, RI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kent County, RI (12.3k out of 162k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
10,883 ± 744
Hispanic
774 ± 264
Other
460 ± 252

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kent County, RI is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

88.5k

2019 Value

± 2,180

2.03%

1 Year growth

± 3.36%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kent County, RI grew at a rate of 2.03%, from 86.8k employees to 88.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kent County, RI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,860 people), Management Occupations (9,084 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,824 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kent County, RI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Kent County, RI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,860 people), Management Occupations (9,084 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,824 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Kent County, RI has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.38 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.37 times), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.17 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Kent County, RI, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($80,650), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($75,098), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($73,765).

Industries

Employment by Industries

88.5k

2019 Value

± 2,180

2.03%

1 Year growth

± 3.36%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kent County, RI grew at a rate of 2.03%, from 86.8k employees to 88.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kent County, RI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,140 people), Retail Trade (9,977 people), and Manufacturing (9,648 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kent County, RI, though some of these residents may live in Kent County, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Kent County, RI, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,140 people), Retail Trade (9,977 people), and Manufacturing (9,648 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Kent County, RI has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.51 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.34 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.15 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Kent County, RI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($70,991), Public Administration ($63,985), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,361).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Rhode Island to other states, or from other states to Rhode Island.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Rhode Island product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $15.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($8.02B) and Motorized vehicles ($7.25B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Rhode Island products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Rhode Island.

$59.5B

2018 Value in Rhode Island

$79.3B

Projected 2045 Value in Rhode Island

33.3% growth

In 2018, total outbound Rhode Island trade was $59.5B. This is expected to increase 33.3% to $79.3B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Rhode Island trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Rhode Island to other states, or from other states to Rhode Island.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$17.1B
Connecticut
$2.81B
New York
$2.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Rhode Island domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $17.1B, followed by Connecticut with $2.81B and New York and $2.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Rhode Island shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Kent County, RI went to Donald J. Trump with 46.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.1%), followed by Other (7.23%). The most partisan county was Providence County, RI with 57.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing the state of Rhode Island. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (7.23%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Donald J. Trump with 46.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.1%), followed by Other (7.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rhode Island for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Rhode Island.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Kent County, RI

46.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Rhode Island

Providence County, RI
57.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Bristol County, RI
57.3% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Newport County, RI
55.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Rhode Island was Providence County, RI with 57.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Rhode Island colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Rhode Island

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

Jack Reed

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing Rhode Island.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Rhode Island over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Rhode Island

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Rhode Island have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Kent County, RI awarded 3,315 degrees. The student population of Kent County, RI is skewed towards women, with 7,720 male students and 9,571 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kent County, RI are White (1,874 and 57.3%), followed by Unknown (525 and 16.1%), Hispanic or Latino (450 and 13.8%), and Black or African American (173 and 5.29%).

The largest universities in Kent County, RI by number of degrees awarded are Community College of Rhode Island (2,211 and 66.7%) and New England Institute of Technology (1,104 and 33.3%).

The most popular majors in Kent County, RI are General Studies (1,107 and 33.4%), Registered Nursing (356 and 10.7%), and General Business (97 and 2.93%).

The median tuition cost in Kent County, RI for private four year colleges is $29,100.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
97 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
1,107 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
326 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kent County, RI was General Business with 97 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kent County, RI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Community College of Rhode Island
2,211 degrees awarded
New England Institute of Technology
1,104 degrees awarded

$29,100

Median Private

In 2019, the Kent County, RI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Community College of Rhode Island with 2,211 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,520

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,795

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,520 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kent County, RI, which is 0.847 times less than the 1,795 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Kent County, RI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,874 degrees awarded
Unknown
525 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
450 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Kent County, RI was White students. These 1,874 degrees mean that there were 3.57 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 525 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kent County, RI was $236,300 in 2019, which is 0.983 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $224,600 to $236,300, a 5.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Kent County, RI is 70.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Kent County, RI have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kent County, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$236,300

2019 Median

± $2,125

$224,600

2018 Median

± $2,996

In 2019, the median property value in Kent County, RI grew to to $236,300 from the previous year's value of $224,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Kent County, RI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kent County, RI the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,521

Median Household Income

± $1,703

69.4k

Number of Households

± 1,782

In 2019, the median household income of the 69.4k households in Kent County, RI grew to $73,521 from the previous year's value of $70,223.

The following chart displays the households in Kent County, RI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Kent County, RI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kent County, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

70.1%

2019 Homeownership

69.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 70.1% of the housing units in Kent County, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Kent County, RI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kent County, RI have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% of the workforce in Kent County, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kent County, RI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (85.5%)
Carpooled (8.32%)
Worked At Home (3.46%)

In 2019, 85.5% of workers in Kent County, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.32%) and those who worked at home (3.46%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kent County, RI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kent County, RI have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.6% of the population of Kent County, RI has health coverage, with 57.4% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Rhode Island was $9,551 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($9,160).

Primary care physicians in Kent County, RI see 1146 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.29% decrease from the previous year (1161 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1304 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Kent County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11%). Additionally, Kent County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (30.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,146 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kent County, RI

Primary care physicians in Kent County, RI see an average of 1,146 patients per year. This represents a 1.29% decrease from the previous year (1,161 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kent County, RI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

$9,551

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Rhode Island

$4,620

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,934

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,901

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Rhode Island (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.27%, from $9,160 to $9,551.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.36%

Uninsured

57.4%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kent County, RI declined by 9.59% from 3.71% to 3.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kent County, RI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.