Census ACS · 11 cities
Most Educated Cities in Rhode Island
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In Rhode Island, Newport city has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 55.5%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 11 major cities in Rhode Island.
Source: Census ACS 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woonsocket city | 18.6% | $58,614 | 43,074 |
| 2 | Westerly Cdp | 38.0% | $82,333 | 18,528 |
| 3 | Warwick city | 33.2% | $87,536 | 82,871 |
| 4 | Valley Falls Cdp | 27.6% | $93,653 | 12,370 |
| 5 | Providence city | 34.7% | $66,772 | 190,214 |
| 6 | Pawtucket city | 23.5% | $67,436 | 75,280 |
| 7 | Newport East Cdp | 44.3% | $86,310 | 11,262 |
| 8 | Newport city | 55.5% | $83,562 | 25,029 |
| 9 | East Providence city | 32.3% | $79,660 | 46,970 |
| 10 | Cranston city | 35.8% | $87,716 | 82,632 |
| 11 | Central Falls city | 11.5% | $45,921 | 22,481 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newport city is the #1 ranked city in Rhode Island by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 55.5% according to latest Census ACS data.
Rhode Island has 11 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in latest Census ACS data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Rhode Island.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.