Rhode Island Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2022

Updated on July 31, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2022, the Black or African American Alone population in Rhode Island was 99,008 and represented 9.05% of the total Rhode Island population (1,093,842).

Among Rhode Island counties, Providence County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (86,804), followed by Kent County (5,528), and Newport County (3,719). Bristol County had the lowest (837).

In the map below, we show the number and percentage of each county's Black or African American Alone population, as well as the gender percentages when you interact with the map. The data can also be found in a table below. You can use the table to sort, filter, and explore the data further.

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Rhode Island Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2022
Rhode Island Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2022
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County Black Alone Population % of County Population
Bristol 837 1.66
Kent 5528 3.23
Newport 3719 4.39
Providence 86804 13.2
Washington 2120 1.63