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Highest Scotch-Irish population share, Rhode Island cities · 2010

Rhode Island cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Scotch-Irish ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Scotch-Irish 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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RANKPLACESTATEPOPSCOTCH-IRISH SHAREVS 2000

01Newport, RIRI24,2512.3%–

02Newport East, RIRI11,0692.1%–

03Kingston, RIRI7,3321.7%–

04Warwick, RIRI84,1871.7%–

05East Providence, RIRI48,2491.4%–

06Westerly, RIRI18,4111.4%–

07Pawtucket, RIRI77,0651.1%–

08Tiverton, RIRI8,0911.0%–

09Greenville, RIRI8,2960.9%–

10Cranston, RIRI84,6470.9%–

11Providence, RIRI195,3100.8%–

12Woonsocket, RIRI44,5800.7%–

13Valley Falls, RIRI12,6570.7%–

14Cumberland Hill, RIRI8,6480.4%–

15Central Falls, RIRI23,1240.3%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES