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Counties in Rhode Island by share of population aged 65 and over

Washington County had the highest share of population aged 65 and over of 5 counties in 2021, at 23.6%. Providence County had the lowest, at 16.6%. The median was 21.6% and the figure for Rhode Island was 18.8%. Source: the U.S. Census Bureau.

Highest23.6Washington County
Lowest16.6Providence County
Median21.65 counties
Rhode Island18.8History

All counties, 2021

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Washington CountyWashington County: 23.6 %23.6Newport CountyNewport County: 23.5 %23.5Bristol CountyBristol County: 21.6 %21.6Kent CountyKent County: 20.8 %20.8Providence CountyProvidence County: 16.6 %16.6
%. Source: Invokely calculation with data from U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

Full ranking

RankCounties2021 (%)Change on 2020
1Washington County23.6+0.7 pts
2Newport County23.5+0.7 pts
3Bristol County21.6+0.5 pts
4Kent County20.8+0.5 pts
5Providence County16.6+0.5 pts

Other periods

About this ranking

Residents aged 65 or over as a percentage of total population. Spain: 1 January, INE annual census. United States: 1 July, Census Bureau population estimates. World Bank figures for other countries and the World refer to mid-year.

Every value in the ranking comes from the same publisher and the same period, so the counties are compared on one definition. Equal values share a rank.

How to cite

U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program, county population by age and sex (cc-est agesex): residents aged 65 and over as a percentage of the total, 1 July; states and the nation summed from counties. https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/counties/asrh/cc-est2025-agesex-all.csv. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

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Questions

Which county has the highest share of population aged 65 and over?

Washington County, with 23.6% in 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Which county has the lowest share of population aged 65 and over?

Providence County, with 16.6% in 2021.

Where does this ranking come from?

Every value comes from one source and one period, so the places are comparable: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, county population by age and sex (cc-est agesex): residents aged 65 and over as a percentage of the total, 1 July; states and the nation summed from counties. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

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