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Highest unemployment, Rhode Island cities

Rhode Island cities ranked by the highest unemployment rate (2023 ACS). This list covers the 16 cities in Rhode Island that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPUNEMPLOYMENT RATEVS 2000

01Newport, RIRI24,2519.0%–

02Kingston, RIRI7,3328.4%–

03Providence, RIRI195,3108.2%–

04Central Falls, RIRI23,1247.9%–

05Newport East, RIRI11,0697.4%–

06Pawtucket, RIRI77,0657.3%–

07Woonsocket, RIRI44,5806.8%–

08Cranston, RIRI84,6476.1%–

09East Providence, RIRI48,2495.5%–

10Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIRI9,3025.3%–

11Warwick, RIRI84,1875.1%–

12Greenville, RIRI8,2964.8%–

13Valley Falls, RIRI12,6573.4%–

14Westerly, RIRI18,4112.9%–

15Cumberland Hill, RIRI8,6482.4%–

16Tiverton, RIRI8,0912.4%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES