Providence County, RI Demographics
What is the population of Providence County?
There are 654,884 residents in Providence County, with a median age of 39. Of this, 49.16% are males and 50.84% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.95% of the resident pool in Providence County, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.05%. Additionally, 9% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 571,371 people in Providence County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 654,884 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 321,944 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 332,940 | -0.2% |
Male Population 49.16%
Female Population 50.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -2.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 503,936 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 91,994 | 1.1% |
| Not Citizen | 58,954 | 3.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 76.95%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.05%
Not Citizen 9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 5,610 | 26.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 42,924 | -2.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,671 | 4.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 21,598 | 4.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 571,371 | -0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.87%
Moved from Same County 6.62%
Moved from Same State 1.03%
Moved from Different State 3.33%
Same House as Last Year 88.15%
What are the employment statistics in Providence County?
White-collar workers make up 78.75% of the working population in Providence County, while blue-collar employees account for 21.25%. There are also 24,918 entrepreneurs in Providence County (7.58% of the workforce); 223,062 workers employed in private companies (67.87%); and 39,634 people working in governmental institutions (12.06%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 258,806 | 0.7% |
| Blue Collar | 69,849 | 0.1% |
White Collar 78.75%
Blue Collar 21.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 24,918 | 1.9% |
| Private Companies | 223,062 | -0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 39,634 | 3.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 41,041 | 3.6% |
Self Employees 7.58%
Private Companies 67.87%
Governmental Workers 12.06%
Not for Profit Companies 12.49%
How many households are there in Providence County?
There are a total of 253,538 households in Providence County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.09% of these Providence County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.91%. Additionally, 28.8% of households have children and 71.2% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 253,538 | 1.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 152,341 | 0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 101,197 | 3.2% |
Family Households 60.09%
Non-Family Households 39.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 73,030 | 0.2% |
| Households without Children | 180,508 | 2.1% |
Households with Children 28.8%
Households without Children 71.2%
What are the median and average incomes in Providence County?
The average annual household income in Providence County is $104,366, while the median household income sits at $88,334 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $93,497, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $100,829. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,667 and $50,413, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $104,366 | 10.7% |
| Median Household Income | $88,334 | 14.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 539,038 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Providence County?
There are 276,235 housing units in Providence County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1959. Of the 253,538 occupied housing units in Providence County, 55.78% are owner-occupied, while 44.22% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.78% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $318,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,526 per month in Providence County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 276,235 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1959 | -0.4% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 101,241 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 19,696 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 32,930 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 28,047 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29,856 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 27,774 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16,137 | -5.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13,637 | 5.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,345 | 20.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 572 | 216.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 253,538 | 1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 141,428 | 1.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $112,110 | 1.4% |
Owner Occupied 55.78%
Renter Occupied 44.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 97,276 | 1.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 44,152 | 2.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $318,000 | 15.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $314,150 | 20.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,526 | 13.0% |
With Mortgage 68.78%
Without Mortgage 31.22%
What is the level of education in Providence County?
Approximately 36.39% of the population in Providence County holds a high school degree (that's 193,447 residents), while 22.14% have attained a college certificate (117,676 locals) and 17.69% have a bachelor's degree (94,049 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 31,815 | 4.2% |
| Some High School | 193,447 | -2.6% |
| Some College | 117,676 | 4.0% |
| Associate Degree | 37,934 | 2.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 94,049 | 3.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 56,667 | 2.6% |
No High School 5.98%
Some High School 36.39%
Some College 22.14%
Associate Degree 7.14%
Bachelor's Degree 17.69%
Graduate Degree 10.66%
What is the marital status of Providence County residents?
A total of 225,922 people in Providence County have never been married (which represents 40.78% of the total population), while 229,642 of them are wedded (41.45%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 9,109 (1.64%) and 58,082 (10.48%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 225,922 | 1.3% |
| Married | 229,642 | 0.2% |
| Separated | 9,109 | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 31,284 | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 58,082 | 58,082.0% |
Never Married 40.78%
Married 41.45%
Separated 1.64%
Widowed 5.65%
Divorced 10.48%
What are the most common means of transportation in Providence County?
The top three means of transportation people in Providence County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 267,200 residents commute by car, 9,518 prefer going to work by walking and 5,445 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 267,200 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5,445 | -6.2% |
| Railroad | 1,972 | 4,595.2% |
| Ferryboat | 32 | 3.2% |
| Bicycle | 1,181 | 12.2% |
| Motorcycle | 116 | 11.5% |
| TaxiCab | 855 | 8.6% |
| Walk | 9,518 | -2.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Providence County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02814 | 7,444 | 2,906 | $103,605.00 | $112,831.00 |
| 02815 | 134 | 50 | $201,500.00 | $188,114.00 |
| 02825 | 5,872 | 1,854 | $107,653.00 | $122,455.00 |
| 02826 | 396 | 199 | $73,491.00 | $99,031.00 |
| 02828 | 7,263 | 3,124 | $92,340.00 | $119,041.00 |
| 02830 | 6,766 | 2,608 | $118,790.00 | $120,495.00 |
| 02831 | 3,840 | 1,353 | $129,122.00 | $154,111.00 |
| 02838 | 3,468 | 1,269 | $72,278.00 | $85,425.00 |
| 02839 | 1,598 | 648 | $95,154.00 | $106,099.00 |
| 02802 | 702 | 348 | $113,056.00 | $92,060.00 |
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.