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 170K 51K
Low Food Access % 30.2% 19.9%
SNAP Participation % 12.1% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 7.5% 7.2%
Median Household Income $85,732 $105,875
Households Without Vehicle 6.0% 6.1%
Low Access Population 51,391 10,081
Low Access Tracts 16 3

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.