Rhode Island

As of September 2024

Overview

People in every state struggle to exercise economic and political control over their lives, Rhode Island ranked 11th in the Dēmos Power Scorecard. For more insight into Rhode Island’s economic and socio-political conditions, see below.

Each state scorecard and associated data can be downloaded below.

1M

State population

32%

Population of ColorDefinitionBlack population: 4.5%Hispanic population: 17.9%Asian population: 3.2%

Aggregate ConditionsDefinitionAggregate conditions refer to factors that influence the ability of our communities to have agency and control in our (1) economy and (2) democracy.

53/120Top 40%

Rank: 11th out of 50

Economic ConditionsDefinitionIndividual’s and communities financial well-being and the factors that impact it

24/60Top 40%

Rank: 18th out of 50

Socio-Political ConditionsDefinitionSocio-political conditions refers to factors that influence the political power, civic engagement, and well-being of individuals and communities.

30/60Top 40%

Rank: 12th out of 50

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