Ranking of Rhode Island Counties By Percentage of Black or African American Alone Population Aged 25 years and above with an Educational attainment of High School Graduate or Equivalent in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on September 5, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the percentage of the Rhode Island Black or African American Alone population (aged 25 years and above) who had an educational attainment of High School Graduate or Equivalent was 29.97%. Among all Rhode Island counties, Newport County had the highest percentage of its Black or African American Alone population (aged 25 years and above) with an educational attainment of High School Graduate or Equivalent (37.25%), followed by Providence County (30.52%), and Washington County (27.80%).

The chart below shows the top 5 Rhode Island counties, and the table below shows the ranking of all Rhode Island counties.

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Ranking of Rhode Island Counties By Percentage of Black or African American Alone Population (Aged 25yrs+) with an Educational Attainment of High School Graduate or Equivalent in 2021
Newport County
Providence County
Washington County
Kent County
Bristol County
Ranking of Rhode Island Counties By Percentage of Black or African American Alone Population (Aged 25yrs+) with an Educational Attainment of High School Graduate or Equivalent in 2021
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Rank County Percentage of Population (Aged 25yrs+) (%)
1 Newport County 37.25
2 Providence County 30.52
3 Washington County 27.80
4 Kent County 18.36
5 Bristol County 4.79