Rhode Island Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Rhode Island was $74,008 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Rhode Island median household income is $4,291 higher. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Rhode Island household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Rhode Island median family income and per capita income for Rhode Island are shown further down.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income in Rhode Island
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Rhode Island | $74,008 | -2.59% | +6.61% |
Rhode Island Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Rhode Island is $74,008. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $75,978 and is now $1,970 (2.59%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Rhode Island, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Rhode Island
| Date | US | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $74,008 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $75,978 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $75,421 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $69,421 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $70,593 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $68,415 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $66,412 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $62,882 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $65,124 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $64,494 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $64,752 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $68,507 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $70,170 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $71,564 |
Rhode Island Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Rhode Island was $97,304 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Rhode Island median family income is $11,498 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in Rhode Island
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Rhode Island | $97,304 | -0.40% | +7.09% |
Rhode Island Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Rhode Island is $97,304. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $97,697 and is now $393 (0.40%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Rhode Island, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Rhode Island
| Date | US | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $97,304 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $97,697 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $94,713 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $90,862 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $93,457 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,997 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $87,625 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,579 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $83,421 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $84,284 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $84,030 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $87,788 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $91,939 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $89,920 |
Rhode Island Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Rhode Island was $40,382 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Rhode Island per capita income is $2,050 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in Rhode Island
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Rhode Island | $40,382 | -0.96% | +6.94% |
Rhode Island Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Rhode Island is $40,382. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $40,773 and is now $391 (0.96%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Rhode Island, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Rhode Island
| Date | US | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $40,382 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $40,773 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $39,767 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $37,763 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $38,144 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,267 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,467 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $35,318 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $35,820 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $34,744 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $35,345 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $36,421 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $36,386 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,852 |
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