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Lowest labor force participation, Rhode Island cities

Rhode Island cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2024 ACS). This list covers the 16 cities in Rhode Island that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2020

01Kingston, RIRI7,33241.8%−5.2 pts

02Greenville, RIRI8,29653.7%−3.2 pts

03Woonsocket, RIRI44,58062.4%−2.4 pts

04Central Falls, RIRI23,12462.7%+2.1 pts

05Westerly, RIRI18,41163.3%−5.4 pts

06East Providence, RIRI48,24963.5%−1.5 pts

07Newport, RIRI24,25164.3%−3.7 pts

08Providence, RIRI195,31064.4%+2.6 pts

09Warwick, RIRI84,18765.3%−0.4 pts

10Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIRI9,30265.6%−1.6 pts

11Newport East, RIRI11,06966.3%−3.5 pts

12Cranston, RIRI84,64767.1%+2.3 pts

13Tiverton, RIRI8,09167.5%+2.8 pts

14Pawtucket, RIRI77,06570.5%+0.0 pts

15Valley Falls, RIRI12,65771.0%+3.7 pts

16Cumberland Hill, RIRI8,64871.4%+3.4 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES