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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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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

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 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS