Rhode Island Lt. Governor's Office
Recent News About Rhode Island Lt. Governor's Office
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Inflation in Rhode Island lower than national average as of September 2024
As of September 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.
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Rhode Island experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of August 2024
As of August 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.
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Rhode Island residents aged 55 to 59 most prevalent age group in 2021
The median age of Rhode Island residents was 40 in 2021, higher than the national average of 38.
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Census Bureau: More women than men in Rhode Island in 2021
Of the 1,091,949 people living in Rhode Island in 2021, 51.1% (557,666) were women and 48.9% (534,283) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Ocean State Today.
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6% of citizens in Rhode Island unemployed in 2021
The unemployment rate in Rhode Island hit 6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.