2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris55.54%
Republican
Donald Trump41.76%
Two-party margin
D+13.8
State hub
Rhode Island State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Rhode Island
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
1,094,250
Rank 43 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
1,058.3 people/sq mi
Rank 3 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+3.6%
Rank 20 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
50.9% / 49.1%
Share of total population
Median household income
$81,370
Rank 16 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
11.2%
Rank 22 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
16.7%
Any race
White (NH)
69.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
5.3%
Asian (NH)
3.4%
AIAN (NH)
0.2%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
3.7%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Rhode Island's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- A sizable Hispanic or Latino population (16.7%) is regularly cited when describing growing suburban diversity and swing precinct strategy.
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 69.8% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Rhode Island has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Compact New England state that reliably votes Democratic in presidential races, with Providence and coastal communities driving the margin.
- High population density and strong union history in public-sector narratives are often cited.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden59.48%
Republican
Donald Trump38.67%
Two-party margin
D+20.8
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton54.41%
Republican
Donald Trump38.90%
Two-party margin
D+15.5
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama62.70%
Republican
Mitt Romney35.24%
Two-party margin
D+27.5
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama62.86%
Republican
John McCain35.06%
Two-party margin
D+27.8
2004
Democratic
John Kerry59.42%
Republican
George W. Bush38.67%
Two-party margin
D+20.8
2000
Democratic
Al Gore60.99%
Republican
George W. Bush31.91%
Two-party margin
D+29.1
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton59.72%
Republican
Bob Dole26.82%
Two-party margin
D+32.9
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton47.05%
Republican
George H. W. Bush29.03%
Two-party margin
D+18.0
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis55.64%
Republican
George H. W. Bush43.93%
Two-party margin
D+11.7
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale48.02%
Republican
Ronald Reagan51.67%
Two-party margin
R+3.6
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter47.68%
Republican
Ronald Reagan37.21%
Two-party margin
D+10.5
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Rhode Island
No seeded race cards are available for Rhode Island yet. Check back as coverage expands.
U.S. Congress (Rhode Island)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
2D:0R
Jack ReedDSenior senator
John Francis Reed is an American politician, lawyer, and former Army officer serving as the senior United States senator from Rhode Island, a seat he was first elected to in 1996.
Sheldon WhitehouseDJunior senator
Sheldon Whitehouse is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States senator from Rhode Island, a seat he has held since 2007.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
2D:0R
Governor
Chief executive of Rhode Island's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Dan McKeeD
Governor
Daniel J. McKee is an American politician and businessman serving, since 2021, as the 76th governor of Rhode Island.