Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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Population

1.62M

0.0133% 1-year growth

Median Age

40.3

Median Household Income

$65,083

0.219% 1-year decline

Median Property Value

$288,700

4.07% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

N/A

About

In 2018, Providence-Warwick, RI-MA had a population of 1.62M people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $65,083. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA grew from 1.62M to 1.62M, a 0.0133% increase and its median household income declined from $65,226 to $65,083, a -0.219% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.6%), White (Hispanic) (7.26%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.23%), Other (Hispanic) (4.59%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%). 22% of the people in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA speak a non-English language, and 95% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are University of Rhode Island (4,317 degrees awarded in 2017), Johnson & Wales University-Providence (3,001 degrees), and Brown University (2,828 degrees).

The median property value in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is $288,700, and the homeownership rate is 61.5%. Most people in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is 2 cars per household.

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA borders Barnstable Town, MA, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, Norwich-New London, CT, Vineyard Haven, MA, and Worcester, MA-CT.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

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

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Rhode Island and Massachusetts (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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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island and Massachusetts went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.98%). The most partisan county was Suffolk County, MA with 79.6% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results not available for Providence-Warwick, RI-MA. Showing the available data for Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (33.1%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (3.98%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rhode Island and Massachusetts 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 and Massachusetts.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Rhode Island and Massachusetts

58.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Suffolk County, MA
79.6% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Dukes County, MA
73% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Berkshire County, MA
67.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Rhode Island and Massachusetts was Suffolk County, MA with 79.6% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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

US Senators from Rhode Island and Massachusetts

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

Jack Reed

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed John Kerry, who resigned to become Secretary of State.

Jack Reed, Sheldon Whitehouse, Elizabeth Warren, and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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 and Massachusetts over time, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Rhode Island and Massachusetts is currently represented by 11 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is home to a population of 1.62M people, from which 95% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2018, there were 10.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.21M people) in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 118k White (Hispanic) and 84.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are Spanish (155,118 speakers), Portuguese (87,770 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (14,234 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.21M ± 4.29k
White (Hispanic)
118k ± 8.23k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
84.9k ± 3.46k

13.3%

Hispanic Population

216k people

13.3% of the people in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are hispanic (216k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
155,118 speakers (10.1%)
Portuguese
87,770 speakers (5.71%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
14,234 speakers (0.926%)

22% of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was Spanish. 10.1% of the overall population of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are native Spanish speakers. 5.71% speak Portuguese and 0.926% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1

In 2018, the median age of all people in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was 40.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Providence-Warwick, RI-MA residents was 40.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
125,182 ± 11,654 people
China
106,294 ± 9,598 people
India
86,358 ± 8,841 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rhode Island and Massachusetts was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 125,182 Rhode Island and Massachusetts residents, followed by China with 106,294 and India with 86,358.

Citizenship

95%

2018 Citizenship

94.1%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 95% of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
30,626 ± 2,526
Gulf War (2001-)
14,463 ± 1,947
Gulf War (1990s)
7,846 ± 1,432

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is $65,083. In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was Middlesex County, MA with a value of $100,517, followed by Norfolk County, MA and Plymouth County, MA, with respective values of $100,356 and $90,484.

Males in Rhode Island have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,056. The income inequality in Rhode Island (measured using the Gini index) is 0.446, which is lower than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,042. The income inequality in Massachusetts is 0.483, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA employs N/A people. The largest industries in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (133,677 people), Retail Trade (99,195 people), and Manufacturing (87,333 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,067), Utilities ($70,616), and Public Administration ($65,485).

Wages

Median Household Income

$65,083

2018 value

± $1,466

-0.219%

1 Year Growth

± 3.09%

Households in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA have a median annual income of $65,083, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $65,226 in 2017, which represents a -0.219% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$70,382

Average Male Salary in Rhode Island

± $3,392

$53,056

Average Female Salary in Rhode Island

± $2,373

$89,637

Average Male Salary in Massachusetts

± $1,937

$66,042

Average Female Salary in Massachusetts

± $1,326

In 2018, full-time male employees in Rhode Island made 1.33 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in Massachusetts made 1.36 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Massachusetts

Asian
$78,414 ± $4,378
White
$68,799 ± $1,194
Two or More Races
$52,931 ± $4,910

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Rhode Island

White
$55,812 ± $2,155
Asian
$48,312 ± $8,289
American Indian
$47,087 ± $18,573

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Massachusetts workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Massachusetts.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of Rhode Island workers was White. These workers were paid 1.16 times more than Asian 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 and Massachusetts by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is from Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

0.446

2018 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

0.462

2017 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

0.483

2018 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.484

2017 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2018, the income inequality in Rhode Island was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.43% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rhode Island was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rhode Island in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.483 and income inequality had a 0.101% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.479, meaning wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was Middlesex County, MA with a value of $100,517, followed by Norfolk County, MA and Plymouth County, MA, with respective values of $100,356 and $90,484.

The following map shows all of the counties in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

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Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

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

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

N/A

N/A Value

± N/A

From N/A to N/A, employment in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA stayed at a rate of NaNk%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, are N/A. This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, by number of employees, are N/A.

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Providence-Warwick, RI-MA has an unusually high number of residents working as N/A.

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($82,092), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($80,454), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($73,664).

Industries

Employment by Industries

N/A

N/A Value

± N/A

From N/A to N/A, employment in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA stayed at a rate of NaNk%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (133,677 people), Retail Trade (99,195 people), and Manufacturing (87,333 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, though some of these residents may live in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (133,677 people), Retail Trade (99,195 people), and Manufacturing (87,333 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Providence-Warwick, RI-MA has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.21 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.19 times), and Educational Services (1.13 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,067), Utilities ($70,616), and Public Administration ($65,485).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Massachusetts and Rhode Island product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $45B, followed by Mixed freight ($34.2B) and Electronics ($26.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

$48.1B

2015 Value in Rhode Island

$56.6B

Projected 2045 Value in Rhode Island

17.7% growth

$240B

2015 Value in Massachusetts

$364B

Projected 2045 Value in Massachusetts

51.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Rhode Island trade was $48.1B. This is expected to increase 17.7% to $56.6B by 2045.

Comparatively, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $240B. This is expected to increase 51.4% to $364B by 2045.

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Connecticut
$15.6B
New York
$14.6B
New Hampshire
$13.9B

In 2015, the top outbound Massachusetts and Rhode Island domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Connecticut with $15.6B, followed by New York with $14.6B and New Hampshire and $13.9B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA awarded 27,358 degrees. The student population of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is skewed towards women, with 45,034 male students and 60,446 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are White (17,393 and 68.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,551 and 10%), Unknown (1,845 and 7.24%), and Black or African American (1,707 and 6.7%).

The largest universities in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA by number of degrees awarded are University of Rhode Island (4,317 and 15.8%), Johnson & Wales University-Providence (3,001 and 11%), and Brown University (2,828 and 10.3%).

The most popular majors in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are General Business Administration & Management (1,609 and 5.88%), General Studies (1,328 and 4.85%), and Registered Nursing (949 and 3.47%).

The median tuition costs in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are $41,300 for private four year colleges, and $12,002 and $27,880 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
705 degree-majorss awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
664 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
798 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was General Business Administration & Management with 705 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Rhode Island
4,317 degrees awarded
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
3,001 degrees awarded
Brown University
2,828 degrees awarded

$12,002

Median In-State Public

$41,300

Median Private

In 2017, the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Rhode Island with 4,317 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

11,403

Degrees Awarded to Men

15,955

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 11,403 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, which is 0.715 times less than the 15,955 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
17,393 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,551 degrees awarded
Unknown
1,845 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA were to White students. These 17,393 degrees mean that there were 6.82 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,551 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was $288,700 in 2018, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $277,400 to $288,700, a 4.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is 61.5%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$288,700

2018 Median

± $3,471

$277,400

2017 Median

± $3,538

In 2018, the median property value in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA grew to to $288,700 from the previous year's value of $277,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$65,083

Median Household Income

± $1,466

622k

Number of Households

± 13,257

In 2018, the median household income of the 622k households in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA declined from $65,083 from the previous year's value of $65,226.

The following chart displays the households in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Providence-Warwick, RI-MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

61.5%

2018 Homeownership

61.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 61.5% of the housing units in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.75% of the workforce in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
81.3%
Carpooled
8.54%
Worked At Home
3.75%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was Drove Alone (81.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.54%) and those who Worked At Home (3.75%).

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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

N/A% of the population of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% 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).

Per capita personal health care spending in Massachusetts was $10,559 in 2014. This is a 2.78% increase from the previous year ($10,273).

Primary care physicians in Rhode Island see 1044 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.385% increase from the previous year (1040 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1581 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 270 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 954 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.421% increase from the previous year (950 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1010 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 185 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Bristol County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11.4%). Additionally, Kent County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (29.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,044 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rhode Island

954 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Rhode Island see an average of 1,044 patients per year. This represents a 0.385% increase from the previous year (1,040 patients).

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 954 patients per year. This represents a 0.421% increase from the previous year (950 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rhode Island and Massachusetts 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 and Massachusetts.

$9,551

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Rhode Island

$10,559

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Massachusetts

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.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in Massachusetts (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.78%, from $10,273 to $10,559.

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

Health Care Coverage

N/A%

Uninsured

N/A%

Employer Coverage

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Medicaid

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Medicare

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Non-Group

N/A%

Military or VA

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