Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI

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2021 Population

136,207

3.67% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.1

0.442% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.68%

2.5% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$91,896

8.69% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$400,300

4.16% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

67,703

4.34% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI had a population of 136k people with a median age of 45.1 and a median household income of $91,896. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI grew from 131,383 to 136,207, a 3.67% increase and its median household income grew from $84,552 to $91,896, a 8.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%), White (Hispanic) (2.61%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.77%).

10.4% of the households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI are Roger Williams University (1,180 degrees awarded in 2021), Salve Regina University (858 degrees), and Roger Williams University School of Law (153 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was $400,300, and the homeownership rate was 68%.

Most people in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was 2 cars per household.

Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI borders Attleboro City, North Attleborough, Swansea, Seekonk, Rehoboth & Plainville Towns PUMA, MA, Bristol (Outside New Bedford City) & Plymouth (South) Counties PUMA, MA, Fall River City & Somerset Town PUMA, MA, New Bedford City & Fairhaven Town PUMA, MA, Cranston & East Providence Cities PUMA, RI, Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, and Washington County PUMA, RI.

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Population & Diversity

Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI is home to a population of 136k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.67% of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI residents were born outside of the country (11.8k people).

In 2021, there were 29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.08k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI are Portuguese (5,388 households), Spanish (3,405 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (826 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

69,018

Women

50.7%

67,152

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 136,170 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.6% of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
118k ± 392
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.08k ± 635
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.8k ± 355

4.99%

Hispanic Population

6.79k people

4.99% of the people in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI are hispanic (6.79k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Portugal
2,331 ± 1,175 people
Azores Islands
1,441 ± 927 people
Guatemala
571 ± 585 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was Portugal, the natal country of 2,331 Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI residents, followed by Azores Islands with 1,441 and Guatemala with 571.

Foreign-Born Population

8.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.8k people

9.16%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

As of 2021, 8.67% of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI residents (11.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was 9.16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Portuguese
5,388 households (4.13%)
Spanish
3,405 households (2.61%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
826 households (0.633%)

10.4% of the households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was Portuguese. 4.13% of the households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI reported speaking Portuguese at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,480 ± 391
Gulf War (2001-)
1,699 ± 298
Gulf War (1990s)
1,090 ± 280

Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI employs 67.7k people. The largest industries in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI are Elementary & secondary schools (5,149 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,688 people), and Construction (3,779 people), and the highest paying industries are Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($317,704), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($313,869), and Other health care services ($227,578).

Males in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI have an average income that is 1.46 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,241. The income inequality in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.491, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,987

Women

47.8%

33,897

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI in 2020 was 64,884 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI.

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Occupations

67.7k

2021 Value

4.34%

1 Year growth

± 4.34%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI grew at a rate of 4.34%, from 64.9k employees to 67.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, are Other managers (2,242 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,855 people), and Registered nurses (1,342 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.7k

2021 Value

4.34%

1 Year growth

± 4.34%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI grew at a rate of 4.34%, from 64.9k employees to 67.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,149 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,688 people), and Construction (3,779 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, though some of these residents may live in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,579

Median earning men ± $2,727

$41,446

Median earning women ± $1,619

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,479), Public Administration ($85,035), and Information ($76,422).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($72,574), Information ($64,091), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,746).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Rhode Island. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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 2020, the top outbound Rhode Island product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $13.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($8.26B) and Misc. mfg. prods. ($5.82B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$55.5B

2020 Value in Rhode Island

$99.7B

Projected 2050 Value in Rhode Island

79.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Rhode Island trade was $55.5B. This is expected to increase 79.5% to $99.7B by 2050.

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
$12.5B
Connecticut
$4.54B
New York
$2.93B

In 2020, the top outbound Rhode Island domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $12.5B, followed by Connecticut with $4.54B and New York and $2.93B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.977%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI. Showing the available data for Rhode Island.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.977%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.977%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rhode Island for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Rhode Island

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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 Representative Elections

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 2021, universities in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI awarded 2,229 degrees. The student population of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,432 male students and 4,508 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI are White (1,660 and 75.8%), followed by Unknown (218 and 9.95%), Hispanic or Latino (165 and 7.53%), and Black or African American (57 and 2.6%).

The largest universities in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI by number of degrees awarded are Roger Williams University (1,180 and 52.9%), Salve Regina University (858 and 38.5%), and Roger Williams University School of Law (153 and 6.86%).

The most popular majors in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI are Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (235 and 10.5%), General Business Administration & Management (171 and 7.67%), and Law (150 and 6.73%).

The median tuition cost in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI for private four year colleges is $40,263.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,940 (43.2% men and 56.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,940 students enrolled in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, 43.2% men and 56.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,065 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
112 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
125 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
124 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI was General Psychology with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Roger Williams University
1,180 degrees awarded
Salve Regina University
858 degrees awarded
Roger Williams University School of Law
153 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Roger Williams University with 1,180 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 945 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, which is 0.736 times less than the 1,284 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,660 degrees mean that there were 7.61 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 218 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,263) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($515) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,175) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.567% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.73% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (28.8k), High School or Equivalent (25.3k), and Some college (21.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was $400,300 in 2021, which is 1.63 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $384,300 to $400,300, a 4.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI is 68%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI is $91,896. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was Washington County PUMA, RI with a value of $92,001, followed by Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI and Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, with respective values of $91,896 and $79,880.

Housing

Property

$400,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,324

$37,115

Median Property Taxes

±$1,132

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68%

Homeownership

2021

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68% of the housing units in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was Washington County PUMA, RI with a value of $92,001, followed by Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI and Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, with respective values of $91,896 and $79,880.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$91,896

Median Household Income

± $4,006

54.6k

Number of Households

± 1,718

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.6k households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI grew to $91,896 from the previous year's value of $84,552.

The following chart displays the households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.491

2021 Wage GINI in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI

0.493

2020 Wage GINI in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI

In 2021, the income inequality in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was 0.491 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.317% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)
Carpooled (5.95%)

In 2021, 76.2% of workers in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (5.95%).

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.

Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.68% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI (9.85k out of 128k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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.

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.

Health

97.3% of the population of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI has health coverage, with 50.9% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 19.1% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rhode Island see 994 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.19% decrease from the previous year (1006 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1530 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 224 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

994 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rhode Island

Primary care physicians in Rhode Island see an average of 994 patients per year. This represents a 1.19% decrease from the previous year (1,006 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.74%

Uninsured

50.9%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

19.1%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI declined by 8.66% from 3% to 2.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.