Bristol County, RI vs Kent County, RI
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Bristol County, RI | Kent County, RI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50K | 171K |
| Low Food Access % | 56.0% | 32.2% |
| SNAP Participation % | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Median Household Income | $114,490 | $94,345 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Low Access Population | 27,937 | 53,423 |
| Low Access Tracts | 10 | 22 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Bristol County, RI full profile →
56.0% low access · 5.3% SNAP
Kent County, RI full profile →
32.2% low access · 12.0% SNAP
Data Sources
Source: USDA Economic Research Service Food Access Research Atlas - low-access and food desert tract classifications. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates - population, poverty, income, SNAP, and vehicle access.