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

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YEAR2010 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPINCOME INEQUALITY (GINI)VS 2000

01Newport East, RIRI11,0690.507–

02Newport, RIRI24,2510.506–

03Providence, RIRI195,3100.503–

04East Providence, RIRI48,2490.472–

05Woonsocket, RIRI44,5800.451–

06Cranston, RIRI84,6470.440–

07Warwick, RIRI84,1870.435–

08Pawtucket, RIRI77,0650.431–

09Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIRI9,3020.430–

10Central Falls, RIRI23,1240.420–

11Greenville, RIRI8,2960.415–

12Westerly, RIRI18,4110.414–

13Kingston, RIRI7,3320.414–

14Cumberland Hill, RIRI8,6480.372–

15Tiverton, RIRI8,0910.371–

16Valley Falls, RIRI12,6570.355–

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