Counties where children have the best opportunity for economic mobility in Rhode Island

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- Economic connectedness: 0.78
- Median Income: $65,797
- Population: 656,672
--- 68.4% white
--- 9.2% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.2% Asian
#5. Providence County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.03
- Median Income: $79,880
- Population: 169,345
--- 89% white
--- 2% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3% Asian
#4. Kent County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.03
- Median Income: $90,435
- Population: 85,525
--- 87.6% white
--- 4.3% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.4% Asian
#3. Newport County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.13
- Median Income: $95,102
- Population: 50,672
--- 92.5% white
--- 1.2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.4% Asian
#2. Bristol County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.15
- Median Income: $92,001
- Population: 129,735
--- 91.8% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2% Asian

This story features data reporting and writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Washington County
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