Poverty Rate in Rhode Island
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Poverty Rate
11.2% −11.4% vs nat'l
Rank #22 of 52
How Rhode Island Compares
Rhode Island
11.2%
National
12.6%
11.4% below
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Maine | 10.7% |
| #20 | North Dakota | 10.8% |
| #21 | Iowa | 11.1% |
| #22 | Rhode Island | 11.2% |
| #23 | Kansas | 11.3% |
| #24 | Montana | 11.5% |
| #25 | Pennsylvania | 11.7% |
Highest Poverty Counties in Rhode Island
| # | County | Poverty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol County | 6.5% |
| 2 | Kent County | 7.5% |
| 3 | Washington County | 8.2% |
| 4 | Newport County | 8.5% |
| 5 | Providence County | 13.4% |
Lowest Poverty Counties in Rhode Island
| # | County | Poverty |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Providence County | 13.4% |
| 4 | Newport County | 8.5% |
| 3 | Washington County | 8.2% |
| 2 | Kent County | 7.5% |
| 1 | Bristol County | 6.5% |
Poverty Rate in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a poverty rate of 11.2%, ranking #22 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 11.4% below the national value of 12.6%.
Across Rhode Island's 5 counties, poverty rate ranges from 13.4% to 6.5%. The county with the highest value is Bristol County at 6.5%.
Percentage of the population living below the federal poverty line.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.