Rhode Island is an Auto State
19.6K Jobs
Powered by Rhode Island’s Auto Industry
Automaker Facilities
Built in Rhode Island
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port-Davisville | Volkswagen Group | Davisville | Rhode Island | Logistics |
Explore Facilities
See a List of All Facilities Across Rhode Island.
Activity at Ports
Rhode Island’s Auto Trade Footprint
Rhode Island ports moved $7.09B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Dominican Republic. Past-decade totals reach $63.89B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$6.92B
Vehicles & parts entering RI ports
$165.99M
Vehicles & parts shipped from RI ports
Past Decade Totals
$63.07B
Vehicles & parts entering RI ports
$819.86M
Vehicles & parts shipped from RI ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Rhode Island ports of entry, 2024.
Consumers
64% of Rhode Island households own their homes, and 73% of workers drive alone to work.
Median Household Income
$85.0K
Owner Occupied Housing
64%
Rental Occupied Housing
36%
Commutingto Work
- Drove Alone to Work (73%)
- Worked from Home (12%)
- Carpooled (8%)
- Other (6%)
- Public Transit (2%)
HousingType
- Single-Family (55%)
- 2-4 Units (22%)
- 20+ Unit Buildings (9%)
- 5-9 Units (5%)
- 1-Unit (Attached) (4%)
- 10-19 Units (3%)
- Mobile / RV / Boat (1%)
Source: Figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2023.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Rhode Island’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Rhode Island, 2024.
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Employees
Volkswagen Group
Port-Davisville
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