Providence, Rhode Island

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
189,715
Population
$61,365
Median Income
$293,000
Home Value
32.3
Median Age

Demographics

Providence has a population of 189,715 with a median age of 32.3. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
45.6%
Hispanic
42.6%
Black
15.2%
Asian
6.4%
Demographic Value
Total Population189,715
Median Age32.3
White45.6%
Black or African American15.2%
Asian6.4%
Hispanic or Latino42.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Providence is $61,365, which is 18.3% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $34,521. The poverty rate is 21.3%.

$61,365
Median Household Income
$34,521
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Providence is 7.2%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Providence, 82.9% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16.3% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
82.9%
Bachelor's+
34.5%
Graduate+
16.3%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher82.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher34.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree16.3%

Housing

The median home value in Providence is $293,000, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,214. The homeownership rate is 39.9%.

$293,000
Median Home Value
$1,214/mo
Median Rent
39.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$293,000
Median Monthly Rent$1,214
Homeownership Rate39.9%
Vacancy Rate12.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Providence, Rhode Island?
The population of Providence, Rhode Island is 189,715 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Providence, Rhode Island?
The median household income in Providence, Rhode Island is $61,365. This is 18.3% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Providence, Rhode Island?
The median home value in Providence, Rhode Island is $293,000. The median monthly rent is $1,214.
What percentage of people in Providence have a college degree?
In Providence, Rhode Island, 34.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 82.9% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Providence, Rhode Island an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Providence, Rhode Island is 4.8x (median home value $293,000 vs. median income $61,365), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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