Rhode Island (RI) State vital records office contains thousands of birth records of the state’s past and present residents. The State Of Rhode Island is made up of 5 counties. Birth records are maintained for 100 years by the RI State Office. Earler records are maintained by local town or county clerks or Rhode Island State Archives.

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State Of Rhode Island Facts And Figures

Known as the ‘The Ocean State’ Rhode Island is the 50th largest US state (1,044.93 square miles), and the 43rd most populated. In the last census in 2008, it is estimated that 1,050,788 live in Rhode Island.  This is a 0.2% increase since 2000 (1,048,319). It’s capital city and largest city is Providence. The following statistics are based on the 2008 census:

State Of Rhode Island Information

RI Population Statistics
Population (2008 estimate): 1,050,788
Population Change (2000 to 2008): 0.2%
Population 2000 estimate: 1,048,319

RI Age\Sex Statistics
Children under 5 years old: 5.8%
People under 18 years old: 21.7%
People 65 years old and over: 14.1%
Female persons: 51.6%
Male persons: 48.4%

RI Race Statistics
White persons (1): 88.5%
Black persons (1): 6.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native (1): 0.6%
Asian persons (1): 2.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1): 0.1%
Persons reporting two or more races: 1.6%
Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (2): 11.6%
White persons not Hispanic: 78.8%

Note:
(1) Includes people claiming to be one race only
(2) Hispanics can be a member of any race, so also are included in applicable races

Counties In Rhode Island (RI)

Bristol County
Kent County
Newport County
Providence County
Washington County

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