Interpretation of Demographics Data
Demographic Data Report for Rhode Island by County
Education: Less than 9th grade
Population Ages 25+
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent
United States
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
- Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 10,803,193.
- Rank within US : N/A
Rhode Island
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
- Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 37,274.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 46 of 52
Washington County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 910.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 92 of 3143
Newport County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,112.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 443 of 3143
Bristol County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 847.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143
Kent County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,312.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1042 of 3143
Providence County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 31,093.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2741 of 3143
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/20/2026 11:20 pm.
Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.
Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Education: Less than 9th grade, see the dictionary.
Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.


