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).

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.