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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 (2023 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 2000

01Kingston, RIRI7,33241.8%–

02Greenville, RIRI8,29653.7%–

03Woonsocket, RIRI44,58062.4%–

04Central Falls, RIRI23,12462.7%–

05Westerly, RIRI18,41163.3%–

06East Providence, RIRI48,24963.5%–

07Newport, RIRI24,25164.3%–

08Providence, RIRI195,31064.4%–

09Warwick, RIRI84,18765.3%–

10Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIRI9,30265.6%–

11Newport East, RIRI11,06966.3%–

12Cranston, RIRI84,64767.1%–

13Tiverton, RIRI8,09167.5%–

14Pawtucket, RIRI77,06570.5%–

15Valley Falls, RIRI12,65771.0%–

16Cumberland Hill, RIRI8,64871.4%–

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