Washington County, RI

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2019 Population

126,060

0.144% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

44.6

0.225% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

8.62%

7.99% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$85,531

5.2% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$343,000

4.48% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

64,995

0.65% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Washington County, RI had a population of 126k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $85,531. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Washington County, RI declined from 126,242 to 126,060, a −0.144% decrease and its median household income grew from $81,301 to $85,531, a 5.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.9%), White (Hispanic) (1.93%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.63%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.26%). 0% of the households in Washington County, RI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.3% of the residents in Washington County, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, RI are University of Rhode Island (4,586 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Washington County, RI was $343,000, and the homeownership rate was 74%. Most people in Washington County, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, RI was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, RI borders New London County, CT, Suffolk County, NY, Kent County, RI, and Newport County, RI.

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Diversity

Washington County, RI is home to a population of 126k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.79% of Washington County, RI residents were born outside of the country (6.04k people).

In 2019, there were 47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Washington County, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.44k White (Hispanic) and 2.41k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 204
White (Hispanic)
2.44k ± 374
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.41k ± 295

3.2%

Hispanic Population

4.04k people

3.2% of the people in Washington County, RI are hispanic (4.04k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County, RI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.79%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.04k people

4.79%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

6.04k people

As of 2019, 4.79% of Washington County, RI residents (6.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, RI was 4.79%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Washington County, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Washington County, RI was 44.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Washington County, RI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Washington County, RI residents was 45.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
27,845 ± 4,043 people
Guatemala
13,419 ± 2,826 people
Portugal
12,601 ± 2,740 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rhode Island was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 27,845 Rhode Island residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,419 and Portugal with 12,601.

Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

98.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.3% of Washington County, RI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, RI was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washington County, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,291 ± 304
Gulf War (2001-)
1,217 ± 290
Korea
837 ± 164

Washington County, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.7 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Rhode Island. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Rhode Island, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Rhode Island (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Rhode Island. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Rhode Island.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Rhode Island across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Washington County, RI is $85,531. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Washington County, RI was Census Tract 513.06 with a value of $120,577, followed by Census Tract 504.01 and Census Tract 501.04, with respective values of $119,181 and $118,839.

Males in Rhode Island have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,664. The income inequality in Rhode Island (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Washington County, RI employs 65k people. The largest industries in Washington County, RI are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,643 people), Educational Services (8,512 people), and Retail Trade (6,988 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($95,481), Utilities ($82,411), and Finance & Insurance ($78,104).

Wages

Median Household Income

$85,531

2019 value

± $2,042

5.2%

1 Year Growth

± 4.16%

Households in Washington County, RI have a median annual income of $85,531, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $81,301 in 2018, which represents a 5.2% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Washington County, RI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.

$71,021

Average Male Salary in Rhode Island

± $3,561

$55,664

Average Female Salary in Rhode Island

± $2,640

In 2019, full-time male employees in Rhode Island made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Rhode Island by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Rhode Island

Asian
$59,844 ± $13,016
White
$56,474 ± $2,217
American Indian
$47,016 ± $44,702

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Rhode Island workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Rhode Island.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Rhode Island by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washington County, RI is from Rhode Island.

0.453

2019 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

0.459

2018 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

In 2019, the income inequality in Rhode Island was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.21% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rhode Island was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rhode Island in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rhode Island across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 513.06
Census Tract 504.01
Census Tract 501.04

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, RI was Census Tract 513.06 with a value of $120,577, followed by Census Tract 504.01 and Census Tract 501.04, with respective values of $119,181 and $118,839.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washington County, RI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.62% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, RI (10.4k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
8,496 ± 917
Two Or More
694 ± 268
Hispanic
676 ± 249

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, RI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

65k

2019 Value

± 1,853

0.65%

1 Year growth

± 3.92%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Washington County, RI grew at a rate of 0.65%, from 64.6k employees to 65k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, RI, are Management Occupations (7,858 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,270 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,376 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, RI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Washington County, RI, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (7,858 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,270 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,376 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Washington County, RI has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.6 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.45 times), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.4 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Washington County, RI, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($90,952), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($90,400), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($90,161).

Industries

Employment by Industries

65k

2019 Value

± 1,853

0.65%

1 Year growth

± 3.92%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Washington County, RI grew at a rate of 0.65%, from 64.6k employees to 65k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, RI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,643 people), Educational Services (8,512 people), and Retail Trade (6,988 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, RI, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Washington County, RI, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,643 people), Educational Services (8,512 people), and Retail Trade (6,988 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Washington County, RI has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.85 times higher than expected), Educational Services (1.41 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.14 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Washington County, RI, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($95,481), Utilities ($82,411), and Finance & Insurance ($78,104).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Rhode Island to other states, or from other states to Rhode Island.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Rhode Island product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $15.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($8.02B) and Motorized vehicles ($7.25B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Rhode Island products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Rhode Island.

$59.5B

2018 Value in Rhode Island

$79.3B

Projected 2045 Value in Rhode Island

33.3% growth

In 2018, total outbound Rhode Island trade was $59.5B. This is expected to increase 33.3% to $79.3B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Rhode Island trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Rhode Island to other states, or from other states to Rhode Island.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$17.1B
Connecticut
$2.81B
New York
$2.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Rhode Island domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $17.1B, followed by Connecticut with $2.81B and New York and $2.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Rhode Island shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, RI went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Other (8.13%). The most partisan county was Providence County, RI with 57.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing the state of Rhode Island. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (50.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Other (8.13%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Other (8.13%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rhode Island for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Rhode Island.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Washington County, RI

50.8% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Rhode Island

Providence County, RI
57.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Bristol County, RI
57.3% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Newport County, RI
55.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Rhode Island was Providence County, RI with 57.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Rhode Island colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Rhode Island

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

Jack Reed

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing Rhode Island.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Rhode Island over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Rhode Island

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Rhode Island have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Washington County, RI awarded 4,586 degrees. The student population of Washington County, RI is skewed towards women, with 7,566 male students and 9,899 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, RI are White (3,407 and 75.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (325 and 7.24%), Unknown (254 and 5.66%), and Black or African American (216 and 4.81%).

The largest universities in Washington County, RI by number of degrees awarded are University of Rhode Island (4,586 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, RI are Registered Nursing (377 and 8.22%), General Psychology (242 and 5.28%), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (222 and 4.84%).

The median tuition cost in Washington County, RI for a public four year colleges is $12,590 for in-state students and $29,710 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Speech Communication & Rhetoric
215 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
376 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
233 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington County, RI was Speech Communication & Rhetoric with 215 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Washington County, RI according to their major.

Universities

University of Rhode Island

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

4,586 degrees awarded

$12,590

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Washington County, RI institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Rhode Island with 4,586 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,832

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,754

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,832 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, RI, which is 0.665 times less than the 2,754 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Washington County, RI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,407 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
325 degrees awarded
Unknown
254 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Washington County, RI was White students. These 3,407 degrees mean that there were 10.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 325 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washington County, RI was $343,000 in 2019, which is 1.43 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $328,300 to $343,000, a 4.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, RI is 74%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Washington County, RI have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$343,000

2019 Median

± $5,606

$328,300

2018 Median

± $5,446

In 2019, the median property value in Washington County, RI grew to to $343,000 from the previous year's value of $328,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Washington County, RI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washington County, RI the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$85,531

Median Household Income

± $2,042

49.1k

Number of Households

± 1,471

In 2019, the median household income of the 49.1k households in Washington County, RI grew to $85,531 from the previous year's value of $81,301.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, RI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Washington County, RI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washington County, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

74%

2019 Homeownership

74.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74% of the housing units in Washington County, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Washington County, RI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, RI have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.8% of the workforce in Washington County, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington County, RI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.1%)
Carpooled (7.05%)
Worked At Home (5.22%)

In 2019, 83.1% of workers in Washington County, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.05%) and those who worked at home (5.22%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, RI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington County, RI have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

97.4% of the population of Washington County, RI has health coverage, with 55.8% on employee plans, 9.35% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Rhode Island was $9,551 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($9,160).

Primary care physicians in Washington County, RI see 1117 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.82% increase from the previous year (1097 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1610 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 312 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Kent County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11%). Additionally, Kent County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (30.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,117 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, RI

Primary care physicians in Washington County, RI see an average of 1,117 patients per year. This represents a 1.82% increase from the previous year (1,097 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington County, RI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

$9,551

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Rhode Island

$4,620

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,934

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,901

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Rhode Island (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.27%, from $9,160 to $9,551.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

2.63%

Uninsured

55.8%

Employer Coverage

9.35%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, RI declined by 17.7% from 3.2% to 2.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington County, RI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.