Providence, RI cityscape

02904

Providence, RI

Total Population
31,214
Median Household Income
$61,853
Median Home Value
$280,200
Median Rent
$1,138

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$61,853
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$280,200
100.5% above state median
Rent
$1,138
100% above state median
Median Age
39.0 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 Providence, RI

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

31.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 6.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 18.0% 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
$61,853
-17.7% 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: 2.31 people

Total Households
13,190
Family Households
29.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
38.7%
#2 Industry
Finance
18.9%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.0%
Total Employed Residents:7,325

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.4%
299 workers
Public Transit
2.7%
336 workers
Total Commuting Workers:12,577
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.0%
14,889 employed
Labor Force
15,841
952 unemployed
Median Age
39.0 years
Per Capita Income
$36,337
Poverty Rate
18.0%

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