Providence, Rhode Island
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Providence, Rhode Island, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Providence | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 191,767 | 1,101,801 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $68,119 | $87,796 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 32.8 | 40.6 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.6% | 37.7% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $362,200 | $404,200 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,408 | $1,342 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.7% | 11.2% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 33.5% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.4% | 63.6% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 25.0 | 25.5 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 14.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 31.2% | 43.6% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Providence, Rhode Island
| Statistic | Providence | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 33.1% | 68.0% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45.3% | 17.7% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 10.2% | 4.9% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 3.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 67.0 | 50.0 | 61.4 |
Age in Providence, Rhode Island
| Statistic | Providence | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 32.8 | 40.6 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 20.1% | 18.8% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 16.6% | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 17.4% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 12.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 21.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 11.6% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Providence, Rhode Island
| Statistic | Providence | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 71,497 | 441,570 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 53.4% | 61.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 28.6% | 26.7% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 22.2% | 17.7% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 34.2% | 30.4% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 52.9% | 37.5% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Providence, Rhode Island
| Statistic | Providence | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $37,138 | $47,150 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 22.2% | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 14.5% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.2% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 9.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.7% | 11.2% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 40.1% | 24.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 25.9% | 14.0% | n/a |
Housing in Providence, Rhode Island
| Statistic | Providence | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 79,423 | 485,932 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 26.1% | 55.7% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 25.0% | 17.3% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 10.0% | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,938.0 | 1,962.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.6% | 36.4% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 29.2% | 29.2% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $4,418 | $4,900 | n/a |
Education in Providence, Rhode Island
| Statistic | Providence | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 17.9% | 10.3% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 27.8% | 26.6% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 19.6% | 25.4% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 16.6% | 15.4% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Providence, Rhode Island
| Statistic | Providence | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 64.4% | 65.0% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 60.5% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 4.1% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 7.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 28.2% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 17.1% | 9.1% | n/a |
Origins and language in Providence, Rhode Island
| Statistic | Providence | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 33.1% | 53.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 15.7% | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 17.8% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 49.6% | 76.9% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 38.5% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 33.8% | 16.7% | 16.7% |