Interpretation of Demographics Data
Demographic Data Report for Rhode Island by County
Population: Age 65 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent
United States
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
- Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 57,633,628.
- Rank within US : N/A
Rhode Island
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
- Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 206,231.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 15 of 52
Providence County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 108,512.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2558 of 3143
Kent County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 35,017.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1414 of 3143
Bristol County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,674.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1197 of 3143
Washington County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 23.3 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 30,422.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 716 of 3143
Newport County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 25.5 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 21,606.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 422 of 3143
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/22/2026 12:15 pm.
Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.
Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Population: Age 65 and over, see the dictionary.
Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.