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Rhode Island

The Ocean State • RI • Northeast

Quick Facts

CapitalProvidence

Largest CityProvidence

Population1,080,632

Per Capita Income$29,984

NicknameThe Ocean State

StatehoodMay 29, 1790

State BirdRhode Island Red

State FlowerViolet

State TreeRed Maple

State SongN/A

Geography

Land Area1,045 sq mi

Water Area500 sq mi

Total Area1,545 sq mi

RegionNortheast

About Rhode Island

Rhode Island, known as the “The Ocean State,” has a population of 1,080,632 and a per capita income of $29,984. The state capital is Providence, which is also the largest city. Rhode Island joined the Union on May 29, 1790 and covers 1,545 square miles across the Northeast region. Explore 19 cities and towns across Rhode Island with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.

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Cities in Rhode Island

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Explore all 19 cities and towns in Rhode Island with detailed demographic, economic, and quality of life data.

Barrington Bristol Central Falls Charlestown Coventry Cranston East Greenwich Johnston Lincoln Newport North Kingstown North Providence Pawtucket Providence Scituate Warwick West Warwick Westerly Woonsocket

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