County record · fips 44003 · Rhode Island
KentRI
Democratic ×2 since 2020all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Rhode Island and national vote
2024 result
D+1.9
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
15–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
2016
R+0.7
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +45.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1960 | +43.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | -41.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -39.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -34.1 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
171,456
College (BA+)
35%
Median income
$94,345
2024 dollars
Non-white
16%
Rural
7%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
New London, CT · Windham, CT · Providence, RI · Washington, RI