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RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 15 SHOWN OF 15

Highest Black population share, Rhode Island cities · 1990

Rhode Island cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Black or African American (1990 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Black residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 15 cities in Rhode Island that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPBLACKVS –
01Providence, RIRI195,31014.6%–
02Newport, RIRI24,2517.8%–
03Newport East, RIRI11,0695.3%–
04East Providence, RIRI48,2494.4%–
05Pawtucket, RIRI77,0653.6%–
06Central Falls, RIRI23,1243.1%–
07Woonsocket, RIRI44,5802.7%–
08Kingston, RIRI7,3322.6%–
09Cranston, RIRI84,6472.0%–
10Warwick, RIRI84,1870.8%–
11Westerly, RIRI18,4110.6%–
12Greenville, RIRI8,2960.5%–
13Cumberland Hill, RIRI8,6480.3%–
14Valley Falls, RIRI12,6570.2%–
15Tiverton, RIRI8,0910.0%–
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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS