Kent County, RI vs Bristol County, RI
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Kent County, RI | Bristol County, RI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 171K | 50K |
| Low Food Access % | 32.2% | 56.0% |
| SNAP Participation % | 12.0% | 5.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| Median Household Income | $94,345 | $114,490 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Low Access Population | 53,423 | 27,937 |
| Low Access Tracts | 22 | 10 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Kent County, RI full profile →
32.2% low access · 12.0% SNAP
Bristol County, RI full profile →
56.0% low access · 5.3% 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.