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Rhode Island (Statewide)

Congressional District in RI • 5 Counties

Rhode Island's at-large congressional district is represented by Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democratic U.S. representative. The district has 1,101,801 residents, a median household income of $87,796 and a median age of 40.6, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The same survey counts 22.4% as college educated and 11.2% as living in poverty.

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Sheldon Whitehouse

Representative for Rhode Island (Statewide)
Democratic19 years in office
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District Boundaries

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Demographics

1,101,801

Total Population

$87,796

Median Household Income

40.6

Median Age

22.4%

College Educated

11.2%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

70.4% Whi
5.5% Bla
17.7% His
3.5% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 40.6 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $87,796 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

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No 2024 House result for this seat in the MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL) dataset

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Relevant Legislation

Quick Facts

Representative

Sheldon Whitehouse

Major Counties

Providence, Kent, Washington and 2 more

Major Cities

Providence, Warwick, Cranston and 3 more

Historical Facts

Established: 1790

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Rhode Island (Statewide)?
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat) currently represents RI in the U.S. Senate.
What are the major counties in RI?
RI has 5 major counties including: Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport, Bristol.
What are the major cities in RI?
The major cities in RI include Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Newport.
What is the population of RI?
RI has a population of approximately 1,101,801 residents.