East Providence, RI Demographics

What is the population of East Providence?

There are 47,012 residents in East Providence, with a median age of 43. Of this, 49.71% are males and 50.29% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.52% of the resident pool in East Providence, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.58%. Additionally, 5.9% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 40,336 people in East Providence currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 47,012 -0.3%
Male Population 23,369 -0.0%
Female Population 23,643 -0.7%
Male Population 49.71%
Female Population 50.29%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 43 2.6%
Citizen U.S. Born 38,792 1.0%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5,444 -5.3%
Not Citizen 2,776 -8.2%
Citizen U.S. Born 82.52%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.58%
Not Citizen 5.9%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 322 -17.9%
Moved from Same County 3,438 0.9%
Moved from Same State 998 25.4%
Moved from Different State 1,320 -9.1%
Same House as Last Year 40,336 -0.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.69%
Moved from Same County 7.41%
Moved from Same State 2.15%
Moved from Different State 2.84%
Same House as Last Year 86.9%

What are the employment statistics in East Providence?

White-collar workers make up 79.46% of the working population in East Providence, while blue-collar employees account for 20.54%. There are also 1,854 entrepreneurs in East Providence (7.61% of the workforce); 16,520 workers employed in private companies (67.84%); and 2,680 people working in governmental institutions (11.01%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 19,350 1.9%
Blue Collar 5,001 -2.5%
White Collar 79.46%
Blue Collar 20.54%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 1,854 9.4%
Private Companies 16,520 -0.2%
Governmental Workers 2,680 -6.5%
Not for Profit Companies 3,297 9.5%
Self Employees 7.61%
Private Companies 67.84%
Governmental Workers 11.01%
Not for Profit Companies 13.54%

How many households are there in East Providence?

There are a total of 20,410 households in East Providence, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.82% of these East Providence households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.18%. Additionally, 22.03% of households have children and 77.97% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 20,410 0.7%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 11,393 0.0%
Non-Family Households 9,017 1.5%
Family Households 55.82%
Non-Family Households 44.18%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 4,497 -6.8%
Households without Children 15,913 3.0%
Households with Children 22.03%
Households without Children 77.97%

What are the median and average incomes in East Providence?

The average annual household income in East Providence is $93,229, while the median household income sits at $71,736 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $89,871, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $88,651. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $34,350 and $39,596, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $93,229 8.8%
Median Household Income $71,736 10.3%
People below Poverty Level -0 N/A
People above Poverty Level 40,719 -0.3%

How many homeowners and renters are there in East Providence?

There are 21,719 housing units in East Providence, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1956. Of the 20,410 occupied housing units in East Providence, 60.4% are owner-occupied, while 39.6% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.76% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $296,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,340 per month in East Providence.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 21,719 0.3%
Median Year Built 1956 -0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 6,645 4.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1,854 5.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3,821 0.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 3,248 -4.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 2,033 -9.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1,712 -6.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 789 -8.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 982 21.4%
Built between 2010 and 2019 605 7.8%
Built in 2020 or Later 30 57.9%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 20,410 0.7%
Owner Occupied 12,327 1.1%
Renter Occupied $8,083 0.0%
Owner Occupied 60.4%
Renter Occupied 39.6%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 7,983 2.3%
Without Mortgage 4,344 -0.9%
Median Value with Mortgage $296,100 20.8%
Median Value without Mortgage $269,000 14.9%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,340 9.8%
With Mortgage 64.76%
Without Mortgage 35.24%

What is the level of education in East Providence?

Approximately 36.36% of the population in East Providence holds a high school degree (that's 14,264 residents), while 18.83% have attained a college certificate (9,373 locals) and 18.32% have a bachelor's degree (7,187 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 2,563 8.9%
Some High School 14,264 -2.9%
Some College 9,373 5.7%
Associate Degree 3,192 13.6%
Bachelor's Degree 7,187 4.2%
Graduate Degree 4,637 -0.3%
No High School 6.53%
Some High School 36.36%
Some College 18.83%
Associate Degree 8.14%
Bachelor's Degree 18.32%
Graduate Degree 11.82%

What is the marital status of East Providence residents?

A total of 13,834 people in East Providence have never been married (which represents 34.47% of the total population), while 18,591 of them are wedded (46.33%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 457 (1.14%) and 4,637 (11.56%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 13,834 0.1%
Married 18,591 1.8%
Separated 457 -29.5%
Widowed 3,066 3.5%
Divorced 4,637 4,637.0%
Never Married 34.47%
Married 46.33%
Separated 1.14%
Widowed 7.64%
Divorced 11.56%

What are the most common means of transportation in East Providence?

The top three means of transportation people in East Providence use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 20,460 residents commute by car, 364 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 300 by walking
Y-o-Y Change
Car 20,460 -1.2%
Bus or TrolleyBus 364 5.8%
Subway or Elevated 18 N/A
Railroad 131 N/A
Ferryboat 15 7.1%
Bicycle 95 28.4%
TaxiCab 25 -75.0%
Walk 300 37.0%

What is the median and average household income in East Providence by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
02914 21,742 9,204 $60,343.00 $83,123.00
02915 16,415 7,451 $82,546.00 $94,397.00
02916 8,855 3,755 $92,602.00 $115,682.00

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.