5 Most Densely Populated States in the US

2. Rhode Island

Population per Square Mile: 1061.4

GDP per Capita: $65,263

Rhode Island is among the three most densely populated states in the US.  With a whopping 1,061 people per square mile, the state has a high population concentration despite its small size. Rhode Island’s economy has traditionally been driven by manufacturing, specifically in industries like jewelry and silverware.