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Most income inequality (Gini), Rhode Island cities

Rhode Island cities ranked by Gini index of household income inequality, where 0 = perfect equality and 1 = maximum inequality (2024 ACS). This list covers the 16 cities in Rhode Island that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR20102024
Most income inequality (Gini) by state
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPINCOME INEQUALITY (GINI)VS 2010
01Newport East, RIRI11,0690.507+22%
02Newport, RIRI24,2510.506+9%
03Providence, RIRI195,3100.503−4%
04East Providence, RIRI48,2490.472+8%
05Woonsocket, RIRI44,5800.451+3%
06Cranston, RIRI84,6470.440+3%
07Warwick, RIRI84,1870.435+9%
08Pawtucket, RIRI77,0650.431−1%
09Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIRI9,3020.430–
10Central Falls, RIRI23,1240.420−2%
11Greenville, RIRI8,2960.415+1%
12Westerly, RIRI18,4110.414+5%
13Kingston, RIRI7,3320.414−3%
14Cumberland Hill, RIRI8,6480.372−2%
15Tiverton, RIRI8,0910.371−15%
16Valley Falls, RIRI12,6570.355−14%
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES