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County record · fips 44007 · Rhode Island

ProvidenceRI

Democratic ×13 since 1976all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Rhode Island and national vote
2024 result
D+14.3
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
25–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1972
R+0.1
this countyRhode Islandnational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1960+46.6 ptsDemocrats
1972-41.4 ptsRepublicans
1896-38.2 ptsRepublicans
1912+33.9 ptsDemocrats
1964+32.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
664,854
College (BA+)
32%
Median income
$78,787
2024 dollars
Non-white
43%
Rural
5%
Age 65+
16%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Windham, CT · Bristol, MA · Norfolk, MA · Worcester, MA · Bristol, RI · Kent, RI