Newspapers
2004 Daily
5
Weekly
23
Total
28
2019 Daily
5
Weekly
22
Total
27
4%
decrease
between 2004 and 2019
Source
UNC Database
Newspaper Circulation
2004 Daily
210,000
Weekly
220,000
Total
430,000
2019 Daily
100,000
Weekly
100,000
Total
200,000
54%
decrease
between 2004 and 2019
Source
UNC Database
Population
Total Population
1.1 million
Adult Population
850,000
Population Rank
43rd out of 50 (tied with Montana)
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Demographics
Median Age
40
Age Rank
9th oldest state of 50
Residents with Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33%
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Economics
Median Income
$58,000 (compared with $55,000 for U.S.)
Poverty Rate
13% (compared with 13% in U.S.)
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National Politics
2020 Presidential Election Results
Biden, 59.7%; Trump, 38.8%
2016 Presidential Election Results
Clinton, 54%; Trump, 39%
Senators
2 Democrats
Representatives
2 Democrats
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State Politics
2016 Voter Turnout
60%
State Senators
5 Republicans, 33 Democrats
State Representatives
9 Republicans, 66 Democrats
Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) ends her term Jan. 2023
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