Most Educated Cities in Rhode Island
Cities with at least 1,000 residents, ranked by percentage of adults (25+) with a bachelor's degree or higher.
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Graduate+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingston | 77.0% | 48.6% | $107,404 | 7,332 |
| 2 | Wakefield-Peace Dale | 59.6% | 26.9% | $106,551 | 9,302 |
| 3 | Melville | 59.5% | 39.8% | $102,266 | 1,631 |
| 4 | Narragansett Pier | 58.7% | 32.6% | $82,192 | 3,167 |
| 5 | Newport | 57.9% | 25.0% | $86,313 | 24,874 |
| 6 | Charlestown | 57.6% | 21.3% | $108,563 | 1,499 |
| 7 | Cumberland Hill | 49.3% | 15.6% | $130,506 | 8,648 |
| 8 | Carolina | 43.4% | 14.2% | $140,196 | 1,048 |
| 9 | Westerly | 43.3% | 18.7% | $95,207 | 18,411 |
| 10 | Newport East | 42.3% | 16.9% | $89,028 | 11,069 |
| 11 | Tiverton | 40.2% | 11.1% | $99,158 | 8,091 |
| 12 | Bradford | 39.1% | 5.9% | $120,250 | 1,511 |
| 13 | Harmony | 38.2% | 16.9% | $120,235 | 1,006 |
| 14 | Greenville | 38.1% | 15.0% | $97,234 | 8,296 |
| 15 | Cranston | 36.4% | 13.5% | $90,206 | 83,250 |
| 16 | Providence | 34.6% | 16.6% | $68,119 | 191,767 |
| 17 | Warwick | 33.7% | 12.0% | $88,708 | 83,175 |
| 18 | Ashaway | 31.7% | 7.6% | $103,707 | 1,722 |
| 19 | East Providence | 31.6% | 13.5% | $75,912 | 47,281 |
| 20 | Valley Falls | 29.1% | 6.4% | $92,901 | 12,657 |
| 21 | Chepachet | 26.9% | 6.4% | $92,971 | 1,923 |
| 22 | Hope Valley | 26.3% | 2.0% | $101,932 | 2,297 |
| 23 | Pascoag | 26.1% | 7.1% | $121,369 | 4,410 |
| 24 | Pawtucket | 22.2% | 7.7% | $68,310 | 75,893 |
| 25 | Harrisville | 20.5% | 3.5% | $62,535 | 1,767 |
| 26 | Woonsocket | 19.8% | 5.9% | $61,059 | 43,521 |
| 27 | Central Falls | 10.8% | 1.3% | $49,285 | 22,701 |