Greater Cranston, North Rhode Island, RI Demographics
What is the population of Greater Cranston?
There are 53,053 residents in Greater Cranston, with a median age of 47. Of this, 49.09% are males and 50.91% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.26% of the resident pool in Greater Cranston, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.98%. Additionally, 1.76% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 49,179 people in Greater Cranston currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 53,053 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 26,043 | -1.4% |
| Female Population | 27,010 | -0.0% |
Male Population 49.09%
Female Population 50.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 47 | 4.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 48,416 | -1.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,701 | -2.6% |
| Not Citizen | 936 | 60.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.26%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.98%
Not Citizen 1.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 268 | 127.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,996 | 1.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 708 | 27.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 401 | -13.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 49,179 | -1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.51%
Moved from Same County 3.8%
Moved from Same State 1.35%
Moved from Different State 0.76%
Same House as Last Year 93.58%
What are the employment statistics in Greater Cranston?
White-collar workers make up 79.25% of the working population in Greater Cranston, while blue-collar employees account for 20.75%. There are also 2,497 entrepreneurs in Greater Cranston (9.03% of the workforce); 18,776 workers employed in private companies (67.94%); and 4,227 people working in governmental institutions (15.29%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 21,904 | -0.0% |
| Blue Collar | 5,735 | 3.6% |
White Collar 79.25%
Blue Collar 20.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,497 | -1.0% |
| Private Companies | 18,776 | 2.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,227 | -0.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,138 | -9.8% |
Self Employees 9.03%
Private Companies 67.94%
Governmental Workers 15.29%
Not for Profit Companies 7.74%
How many households are there in Greater Cranston?
There are a total of 20,193 households in Greater Cranston, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 69.09% of these Greater Cranston households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.91%. Additionally, 27.69% of households have children and 72.31% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 20,193 | 0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 13,951 | 1.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,242 | -2.6% |
Family Households 69.09%
Non-Family Households 30.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,591 | -1.7% |
| Households without Children | 14,602 | 0.8% |
Households with Children 27.69%
Households without Children 72.31%
What are the median and average incomes in Greater Cranston?
The average annual household income in Greater Cranston is $121,687, while the median household income sits at $106,952 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $119,554, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $117,639. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $94,834 and $72,050, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $121,687 | 10.9% |
| Median Household Income | $106,952 | 9.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | -3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 49,137 | -1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Greater Cranston?
There are 21,991 housing units in Greater Cranston, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 20,193 occupied housing units in Greater Cranston, 78.84% are owner-occupied, while 21.17% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.27% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $380,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,767 per month in Greater Cranston.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 21,991 | -0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,621 | -12.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,305 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,371 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,672 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,068 | -7.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,560 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,325 | -1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,234 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 625 | 15.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 210 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,193 | 0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,920 | -1.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $4,274 | 5.3% |
Owner Occupied 78.84%
Renter Occupied 21.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,710 | -1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,210 | -0.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $380,200 | 11.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $345,600 | 10.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,767 | 15.6% |
With Mortgage 67.27%
Without Mortgage 32.73%
What is the level of education in Greater Cranston?
Approximately 35.5% of the population in Greater Cranston holds a high school degree (that's 16,066 residents), while 26.34% have attained a college certificate (11,918 locals) and 18.88% have a bachelor's degree (8,544 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 929 | 9.8% |
| Some High School | 16,066 | -8.0% |
| Some College | 11,918 | 5.5% |
| Associate Degree | 3,576 | 3.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,544 | 6.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,222 | -0.9% |
No High School 2.05%
Some High School 35.5%
Some College 26.34%
Associate Degree 7.9%
Bachelor's Degree 18.88%
Graduate Degree 9.33%
What is the marital status of Greater Cranston residents?
A total of 14,084 people in Greater Cranston have never been married (which represents 31.09% of the total population), while 22,932 of them are wedded (50.62%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 331 (0.73%) and 4,934 (10.89%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 14,084 | -2.9% |
| Married | 22,932 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 331 | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3,018 | -8.9% |
| Divorced | 4,934 | 4,934.0% |
Never Married 31.09%
Married 50.62%
Separated 0.73%
Widowed 6.66%
Divorced 10.89%
What are the most common means of transportation in Greater Cranston?
The top three means of transportation people in Greater Cranston use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 24,056 residents commute by car, 237 prefer going to work by walking and 116 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 24,056 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 50 | -3.9% |
| Railroad | 116 | N/A |
| Motorcycle | 25 | N/A |
| Walk | 237 | -8.1% |
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.