02860

Pawtucket, RI

Total Population

47,677

Median Household Income

$54,462

Median Home Value

$268,100

Median Rent

$1,040

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$54,462

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$268,100

100.5% above state median

Rent

$1,040

100% above state median

Median Age

36.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Pawtucket, RI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 7.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 16.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$54,462

-27.5% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-65,855,722

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.42 people

Total Households

19,520

Family Households

29.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

34.3%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

20.8%

#3 Industry

Finance

16.9%

Total Employed Residents:14,773

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.9%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

4.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

2.6%

577 workers

Public Transit

4.2%

933 workers

Total Commuting Workers:22,208

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

92.4%

24,446 employed

Labor Force

26,472

2,001 unemployed

Median Age

36.5 years

Per Capita Income

$31,569

Poverty Rate

16.7%

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