Hmong Population in Rhode Island by County : 2025 Ranking & Insights

In Rhode Island, the Hmong population totals 401 - fully represented by just two counties: Providence County (336) and Kent County (65). All other counties report zero population for this group. This dual-county concentration highlights a focused but not isolated presence. The following analysis examines how this two-county profile compares to Hmong demographics across other regions.

Top 5 counties with the largest Hmong population in Rhode Island

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  • 1
    Providence County
    Hmong population in Providence County is 336
    0.05% of Providence County population is Hmong
  • 2
    Kent County
    Hmong population in Kent County is 65
    0.04% of Kent County population is Hmong
  • 3
    Bristol County
    Hmong population in Bristol County is 0
    - of Bristol County population is Hmong
  • 4
    Newport County
    Hmong population in Newport County is 0
    - of Newport County population is Hmong
  • 5
    Washington County
    Hmong population in Washington County is 0
    - of Washington County population is Hmong

Overview of Hmong population in Rhode Island

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Rhode Island contains 401 Hmong residents (0.037% of 1.1 million total state population), positioning the state at the 37th percentile nationally among U.S. states for Hmong population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Rhode Island's Hmong demographic representation of 0.037% remains below the national average of 0.11%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey data indicates Rhode Island contains 401 Hmong residents, representing less than 1% of the nation's total Hmong population of 357,278, constituting a minimal fraction of the national demographic community relative to the state's overall population size.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data indicates Rhode Island's density of 0.39 Hmong Americans per square mile exceeds the national average of 0.1 per square mile by more than triple, establishing the state as a significant concentration center for Hmong demographic communities.
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5 Counties in Rhode Island Ranked by Hmong Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Hmong population in Rhode Island concentrated in Providence County and Kent County, while all other counties recorded no residents identified as Americans of Hmong birth or descent. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all counties included in this analysis*.
counties in Rhode Island ranked by Hmong population count
Rank by Hmong Population
County
Hmong Population
% of Total County Population
% of Total Rhode Island Hmong Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Providence County 336 0.05% 83.79%
2 Kent County 65 0.04% 16.21%
3 Bristol County 0 - -
3 Newport County 0 - -
3 Washington County 0 - -
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks county in Rhode Island by their Hmong population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Hmong population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Hmong ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Hmong alone, while others identify as Hmong along with another race (such as Hmong and German).
  • We’ve used the “Hmong alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Hmong population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Hmong alone or in combination in county. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total County Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Hmong .
  2. % of Total Rhode Island Hmong Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Hmong population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Hmong populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • County that don’t have any reported Hmong population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Hmong populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.