Pawtucket, RI

Census Place

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2024 Population

75,893

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

37.1

0.802% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

13.3%

2.45% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$68,310

1.3% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$325,500

13.7% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

39,457

1.13% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Pawtucket, RI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.6% of the residents in Pawtucket, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pawtucket, RI are New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island (821 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Pawtucket, RI was $325,500, and the homeownership rate was 50.1%.

Most people in Pawtucket, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Pawtucket, RI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Pawtucket, RI is home to a population of 75.9k people, from which 90.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 25.9% of Pawtucket, RI residents were born outside of the country (19.7k people).

In 2024, there were 4.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.2k people) in Pawtucket, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.36k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.64k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.6%

2024 Citizenship

91.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 90.6% of Pawtucket, RI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Pawtucket, RI was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pawtucket, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pawtucket, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.2k ± 1.92k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.36k ± 1.29k
Other (Hispanic)
7.64k ± 1.34k

26.8%

Hispanic Population

20.3k people

26.8% of the people in Pawtucket, RI are hispanic (20.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Pawtucket, RI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
35,692 ± 4,563 people
Guatemala
19,486 ± 3,397 people
Portugal
11,604 ± 2,631 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rhode Island was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 35,692 Rhode Island residents, followed by Guatemala with 19,486 and Portugal with 11,604.

Foreign-Born Population

25.9%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

19.7k people

24.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.3k people

As of 2024, 25.9% of Pawtucket, RI residents (19.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pawtucket, RI was 24.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pawtucket, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
638 ± 193
Gulf War (2001-)
484 ± 193
Gulf War (1990s)
165 ± 98

Pawtucket, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Pawtucket, RI.

Health

95.3% of the population of Pawtucket, RI has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 28.2% on Medicaid, 9.59% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.667% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rhode Island see 1,034 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,034 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1574 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 196 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.74%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

28.2%

Medicaid

9.59%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.667%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pawtucket, RI grew by 6.28% from 4.46% to 4.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pawtucket, RI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Pawtucket, RI employs 39.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Pawtucket, RI were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,543 people), Manufacturing (4,853 people), and Retail Trade (4,514 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($82,163), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,585), and Public Administration ($63,401).

Employment

Occupations

39.5k

2024 Value

± 1,843

−1.13%

1 Year decline

± 6.57%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pawtucket, RI declined at a rate of −1.13%, from 39.9k employees to 39.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pawtucket, RI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,416 people), Management Occupations (3,619 people), and Production Occupations (3,258 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pawtucket, RI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Rhode Island (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

39.5k

2024 Value

± 1,843

−1.13%

1 Year decline

± 6.57%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pawtucket, RI declined at a rate of −1.13%, from 39.9k employees to 39.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pawtucket, RI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,543 people), Manufacturing (4,853 people), and Retail Trade (4,514 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pawtucket, RI, though some of these residents may live in Pawtucket, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,446

Median earning men ± $2,926

$41,371

Median earning women ± $2,006

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($84,489), Public Administration ($81,705), and Construction ($59,658).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($58,828), Public Administration ($49,644), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,843).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

Y-Axis

1.31%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 488k people employed in Rhode Island. This represents a 1.31% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 20.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Rhode Island.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Kamala Harris with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.983%).

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing the state of Rhode Island. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Pawtucket, RI. Showing the available data for Rhode Island.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.983%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Kamala Harris with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.983%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rhode Island for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Rhode Island

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

Jack Reed

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing Rhode Island.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Rhode Island over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Pawtucket, RI awarded 821 degrees. The student population of Pawtucket, RI in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 606 male students and 40 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pawtucket, RI are Hispanic or Latino (339 and 41.3%), White (307 and 37.4%), Black or African American (161 and 19.6%), and Asian (6 and 0.731%).

The largest universities in Pawtucket, RI by number of degrees awarded are New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island (821 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pawtucket, RI are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (736 and 89.6%) and HVAC Maintenance (85 and 10.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 646 students enrolled in Pawtucket, RI, 93.8% men and 6.19% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 269 records, of which 5.2% were women and 94.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor

Most Common

539 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Pawtucket, RI was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 539 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Pawtucket, RI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

821 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island with 821 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 770 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pawtucket, RI, which is 15.1 times more than the 51 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 339 degrees mean that there were 1.1 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 307 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pawtucket, RI was $325,500 in 2024, which is 0.978 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $286,200 to $325,500, a 13.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Pawtucket, RI is 50.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Pawtucket, RI have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pawtucket, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$325,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,367

$15,327

Median Property Taxes

±$970

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pawtucket, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pawtucket, RI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.1%

Homeownership

2024

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 50.1% of the housing units in Pawtucket, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pawtucket, RI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,310

Median Household Income

± $4,475

30.6k

Number of Households

± 1,527

In 2024, the median household income of the 30.6k households in Pawtucket, RI grew to $68,310 from the previous year's value of $67,436.

The following chart displays the households in Pawtucket, RI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pawtucket, RI is from Rhode Island.

0.446

2024 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

0.446

2023 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

In 2024, the income inequality in Rhode Island was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.127% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Rhode Island was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rhode Island in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rhode Island across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Worked At Home (9.22%)
Carpooled (7.83%)

In 2024, 75.3% of workers in Pawtucket, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.22%) and those who carpooled to work (7.83%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pawtucket, RI have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.71% of the workforce in Pawtucket, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pawtucket, RI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pawtucket, RI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pawtucket, RI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pawtucket, RI (10k out of 75.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pawtucket, RI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.