Rhode Island

Rhode Island Governor
Daniel McKee (Democratic)
Rhode Island Population
1.11 million
Rhode Island U.S. Senators
2 U.S. Senators
Rhode Island U.S. House Members
2 U.S. House members

Rhode Island became the 13th state on May 29, 1790. Its civic life is compact but not simple: coastal communities, ports, manufacturing history, universities, cities, tourism, and local governments all sit close together. Public decisions about housing, shoreline resilience, schools, transit, public health, and economic development can affect neighboring communities quickly because the state is small and interconnected. This profile helps readers locate Rhode Island representation and official government resources while recognizing how concentrated institutions can make civic choices highly visible.

U.S. Senators

U.S. House Members