Rhode Island Non-Hispanic Black or African American Alone Citizen Population By County in 2024 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on March 28, 2026.

Based on the US Census Bureau's special tabulation from the ACS 5-year estimates, in 2024, the Non-Hispanic Black Alone citizen population for Rhode Island was 1,303,064 and represented 127.17% of the total Rhode Island citizen population.

Among all Rhode Island counties, Providence had the highest Non-Hispanic Black Alone citizen population (51.17K), followed by Kent (3.20K), and Newport (2.70K).

In terms of percentages, Providence had the highest percentage of its citizen population being Non-Hispanic Black Alone (8.54%), followed by Newport (3.27%), and Kent (1.92%).

The chart and table below shows the Non-Hispanic Black Alone citizen population of each county and the percentage of each county's citizen population that were Non-Hispanic Black Alone.

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Rhode Island Non-Hispanic Black or African American Alone Citizen Population By County in 2024
Rhode Island Non-Hispanic Black or African American Alone Citizen Population By County in 2024
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County Citizen Population % of County Citizen Population
Providence 51167 8.54
Kent 3196 1.92
Newport 2695 3.27
Washington 1630 1.27
Bristol 635 1.29