Greater Providence, North Rhode Island, RI Demographics
What is the population of Greater Providence?
There are 210,405 residents in Greater Providence, with a median age of 42. Of this, 48.8% are males and 51.2% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.53% of the resident pool in Greater Providence, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.15%. Additionally, 6.32% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 184,585 people in Greater Providence currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 210,405 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 102,681 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 107,724 | -0.6% |
Male Population 48.8%
Female Population 51.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | -2.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 175,754 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 21,359 | -0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 13,293 | 1.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 83.53%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.15%
Not Citizen 6.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,822 | 44.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 14,168 | -0.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 895 | -26.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,978 | 6.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 184,585 | -0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.87%
Moved from Same County 6.8%
Moved from Same State 0.43%
Moved from Different State 3.35%
Same House as Last Year 88.55%
What are the employment statistics in Greater Providence?
White-collar workers make up 77.84% of the working population in Greater Providence, while blue-collar employees account for 22.16%. There are also 7,259 entrepreneurs in Greater Providence (6.93% of the workforce); 73,097 workers employed in private companies (69.78%); and 13,279 people working in governmental institutions (12.68%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 81,541 | -0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 23,214 | 0.7% |
White Collar 77.84%
Blue Collar 22.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,259 | -0.9% |
| Private Companies | 73,097 | 0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 13,279 | 0.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 11,121 | -2.3% |
Self Employees 6.93%
Private Companies 69.78%
Governmental Workers 12.68%
Not for Profit Companies 10.62%
How many households are there in Greater Providence?
There are a total of 80,722 households in Greater Providence, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 63.77% of these Greater Providence households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.23%. Additionally, 29.81% of households have children and 70.19% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 80,722 | 1.5% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 51,478 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 29,244 | 3.5% |
Family Households 63.77%
Non-Family Households 36.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 24,062 | 1.3% |
| Households without Children | 56,660 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 29.81%
Households without Children 70.19%
What are the median and average incomes in Greater Providence?
The average annual household income in Greater Providence is $116,014, while the median household income sits at $94,531 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $110,598, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $120,508. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $65,276 and $53,338, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $116,014 | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income | $94,531 | 8.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 177,006 | -1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Greater Providence?
There are 86,609 housing units in Greater Providence, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 80,722 occupied housing units in Greater Providence, 60.3% are owner-occupied, while 39.7% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.93% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $355,950. In general, housing costs reach $1,574 per month in Greater Providence.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 86,609 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 23,701 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,555 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9,855 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10,379 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11,516 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11,388 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,289 | -4.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,050 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,785 | 30.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 92 | 253.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 80,722 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 48,674 | 2.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $32,049 | -0.6% |
Owner Occupied 60.3%
Renter Occupied 39.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 33,062 | 1.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 15,611 | 5.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $355,950 | 18.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $333,800 | 7.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,574 | 13.0% |
With Mortgage 67.93%
Without Mortgage 32.07%
What is the level of education in Greater Providence?
Approximately 35.51% of the population in Greater Providence holds a high school degree (that's 60,780 residents), while 23.82% have attained a college certificate (40,762 locals) and 18.42% have a bachelor's degree (31,519 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 9,449 | 0.1% |
| Some High School | 60,780 | -3.5% |
| Some College | 40,762 | 4.3% |
| Associate Degree | 13,341 | -1.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31,519 | 2.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 15,301 | 1.8% |
No High School 5.52%
Some High School 35.51%
Some College 23.82%
Associate Degree 7.79%
Bachelor's Degree 18.42%
Graduate Degree 8.94%
What is the marital status of Greater Providence residents?
A total of 64,572 people in Greater Providence have never been married (which represents 36.49% of the total population), while 79,410 of them are wedded (44.88%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,234 (1.26%) and 19,728 (11.15%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 64,572 | 0.7% |
| Married | 79,410 | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2,234 | 19.6% |
| Widowed | 11,001 | -0.0% |
| Divorced | 19,728 | 19,728.0% |
Never Married 36.49%
Married 44.88%
Separated 1.26%
Widowed 6.22%
Divorced 11.15%
What are the most common means of transportation in Greater Providence?
The top three means of transportation people in Greater Providence use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 88,308 residents commute by car, 2,031 prefer going to work by walking and 798 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 88,308 | -2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 798 | -19.7% |
| Railroad | 421 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 91 | 810.0% |
| Motorcycle | 18 | -5.3% |
| TaxiCab | 221 | 51.4% |
| Walk | 2,031 | 0.0% |
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.