Newport County, RI vs Bristol County, RI

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Newport County, RI Bristol County, RI
Population 85K 51K
Low Food Access % 29.3% 19.9%
SNAP Participation % 8.7% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 7.8% 7.2%
Median Household Income $96,319 $105,875
Households Without Vehicle 7.4% 6.1%
Low Access Population 25,035 10,081
Low Access Tracts 8 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.