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Bars in Rhode Island

How many bars exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 3 Rhode Island counties we cover, by ZIP code, compared with the U.S. average. Data: Census ZBP 2023 + ACS 2024 + BLS QCEW.

Includes: Bars & taverns · Pubs & brewpubs (drinking-focused) · Cocktail & wine bars · Taprooms. Counted together because official statistics use one 722410 code.

State verdict (covered counties): Above the U.S. rate — 156% of the U.S. rate

Counties covered

in Rhode Island

Bars

182

establishments (2023)

Per 10,000 present

1.6

residents + 0.5×workers

U.S. average

1.0

per 10,000 present

State index

156%

vs. U.S.

Residents

966,540

in covered counties

Workers

383,986

jobs in covered counties

Coverage. This page aggregates only the 3 Rhode Island counties BizGapMap covers — not the whole state. Counts and the index reflect those counties. The aggregate index uses only ZIP cells Census published, so it is a lower bound. Density is a supply-side signal: it counts existing bars and the people present, not foot traffic, income, rent, or whether locals want more.

Counties in Rhode Island

City	County	Bars	Residents	Workers	Per 10k	Index	Verdict
Providence	Providence County	142–196	664,984	269,140	1.8	176–233%	High density
Warwick	Kent County	23–31	171,316	68,991	1.1	111–140%	Above average
North Kingstown	Washington County	17–51	130,240	45,855	1.1	110–304%	Range spans bands

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

Providence

176%

Warwick

111%

North Kingstown

110%

Most competitors per capita

North Kingstown

110%

Warwick

111%

Providence

176%

Low measured density is not evidence of opportunity. A county with few bars may simply lack foot traffic, retail space, or demand. Use the ranking to find where to look, then verify locally.

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