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Highest South American population share, Rhode Island cities

Rhode Island cities ranked by the share of all residents who are South American origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: South American residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 13 cities in Rhode Island that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPSOUTH AMERICAN SHAREVS 2000

01Central Falls, RIRI23,12411.3%–

02Pawtucket, RIRI77,0655.7%–

03Valley Falls, RIRI12,6572.9%–

04Providence, RIRI195,3102.9%–

05Woonsocket, RIRI44,5802.7%–

06East Providence, RIRI48,2491.9%–

07Cranston, RIRI84,6471.8%–

08Kingston, RIRI7,3321.2%–

09Warwick, RIRI84,1871.0%–

10Newport, RIRI24,2510.7%–

11Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIRI9,3020.5%–

12Newport East, RIRI11,0690.3%–

13Greenville, RIRI8,2960.2%–

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