199,921 seniors call Rhode Island home — 18.3% of the population.
Rhode Island has the largest senior population in the nation, with 24,491 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 40.5 years.
Seniors in Rhode Island have a median household income of $93,558. About 10.1% of seniors live below the poverty line. 29.7% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | 105,399 | 16.0% |
| 2 | Kent County | 33,989 | 19.9% |
| 3 | Washington County | 29,403 | 22.6% |
| 4 | Newport County | 20,779 | 24.4% |
| 5 | Bristol County | 10,351 | 20.5% |