Richest & Poorest Counties in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 5 counties. The wealthiest county by median household income is Bristol County at $114,490 , while the lowest-income county is Providence County at $78,787 . The statewide median household income is $87,796, compared to the national median of $75,149.
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Rhode Island — Median Household Income by County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates. All values are estimates subject to margin of error.
Richest Counties in Rhode Island
Top 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol County | $114,490 |
| 2 | Washington County | $106,638 |
| 3 | Newport County | $103,514 |
| 4 | Kent County | $94,345 |
| 5 | Providence County | $78,787 |
Poorest Counties in Rhode Island
Bottom 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Providence County | $78,787 |
| 4 | Kent County | $94,345 |
| 3 | Newport County | $103,514 |
| 2 | Washington County | $106,638 |
| 1 | Bristol County | $114,490 |
All 5 Counties Ranked
Every county in Rhode Island ranked by median household income. Click any county for its full profile.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol County | $114,490 |
| 2 | Washington County | $106,638 |
| 3 | Newport County | $103,514 |
| 4 | Kent County | $94,345 |
| 5 | Providence County | $78,787 |
About This Data
All figures are estimates from the American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Values are subject to sampling variability and margin of error.
Rankings are within Rhode Island only and may differ from national rankings. For more information, see our methodology.