Providence County, RI

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2022 Population

657,984

0.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

37.6

0.267% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

13.6%

0.258% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$72,579

10.3% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$310,500

16.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

329,536

0.672% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Providence County, RI had a population of 658k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $72,579. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Providence County, RI grew from 656,672 to 657,984, a 0.2% increase and its median household income grew from $65,797 to $72,579, a 10.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Providence County, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.4%), Other (Hispanic) (9.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.64%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.73%), and White (Hispanic) (6.72%).

None of the households in Providence County, 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.

91% of the residents in Providence County, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Providence County, RI are Brown University (3,506 degrees awarded in 2022), Rhode Island College (1,614 degrees), and Johnson & Wales University-Providence (1,577 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Providence County, RI was $310,500, and the homeownership rate was 55.8%.

Most people in Providence County, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Providence County, RI was 2 cars per household.

Providence County, RI borders Windham County, CT, Bristol County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Bristol County, RI, and Kent County, RI.

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Population & Diversity

Providence County, RI is home to a population of 658k people, from which 91% are citizens. As of 2022, 19.9% of Providence County, RI residents were born outside of the country (131k people).

In 2022, there were 6.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (384k people) in Providence County, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 61.9k Other (Hispanic) and 50.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91%

2022 Citizenship

91.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 91% of Providence County, RI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Providence County, RI was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Providence County, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
384k ± 1.33k
Other (Hispanic)
61.9k ± 3.27k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
50.3k ± 1.66k

24.5%

Hispanic Population

161k people

24.5% of the people in Providence County, RI are hispanic (161k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Providence County, RI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
34,203 ± 4,469 people
Guatemala
16,562 ± 3,136 people
Portugal
12,711 ± 2,752 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rhode Island was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 34,203 Rhode Island residents, followed by Guatemala with 16,562 and Portugal with 12,711.

Foreign-Born Population

19.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

131k people

19.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

130k people

As of 2022, 19.9% of Providence County, RI residents (131k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Providence County, RI was 19.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,907 ± 668
Gulf War (2001-)
4,621 ± 682
Gulf War (1990s)
2,081 ± 399

Providence County, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Providence County, RI employs 330k people. The largest industries in Providence County, RI are Health Care & Social Assistance (54,740 people), Retail Trade (38,247 people), and Manufacturing (36,909 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,083), Public Administration ($76,977), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,875).

Males in Rhode Island have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,610. The income inequality in Rhode Island (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

330k

2022 Value

± 5,277

0.672%

1 Year growth

± 2.24%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Providence County, RI grew at a rate of 0.672%, from 327k employees to 330k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Providence County, RI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (38,569 people), Management Occupations (31,678 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (30,085 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Providence County, RI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

330k

2022 Value

± 5,277

0.672%

1 Year growth

± 2.24%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Providence County, RI grew at a rate of 0.672%, from 327k employees to 330k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Providence County, RI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (54,740 people), Retail Trade (38,247 people), and Manufacturing (36,909 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Providence County, RI, though some of these residents may live in Providence County, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,548

Median earning men ± $1,048

$40,606

Median earning women ± $836

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($85,473), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,035), and Information ($63,874).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($61,429), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,165), and Wholesale Trade ($52,080).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

7,177
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,871
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
3,840
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Providence County, RI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.6%), followed by Other (1.03%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.6%)
Republican Party
Other (1.03%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Providence County, RI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.6%), followed by Other (1.03%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Providence County, RI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Rhode Island

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Rhode Island

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Rhode Island have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Providence County, RI awarded 12,200 degrees. The student population of Providence County, RI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 15,202 male students and 21,215 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Providence County, RI are White (6,231 and 56.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,690 and 15.3%), Black or African American (1,147 and 10.4%), and Asian (895 and 8.1%).

The largest universities in Providence County, RI by number of degrees awarded are Brown University (3,506 and 28.7%), Rhode Island College (1,614 and 13.2%), and Johnson & Wales University-Providence (1,577 and 12.9%).

The most popular majors in Providence County, RI are General Business Administration & Management (623 and 5.11%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (607 and 4.98%), and General Finance (471 and 3.86%).

The median tuition costs in Providence County, RI are $48,432 for private four year colleges, and $9,481 and $25,014 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Providence County, RI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 29.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 36,417 (41.7% men and 58.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 36,417 students enrolled in Providence County, RI, 41.7% men and 58.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,100 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
415 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
363 degrees awarded
Computer Science
315 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Providence County, RI was General Finance with 415 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Providence County, RI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Brown University
3,506 degrees awarded
Rhode Island College
1,614 degrees awarded
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
1,577 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brown University with 3,506 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5,132 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Providence County, RI, which is 0.726 times less than the 7,068 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,231 degrees mean that there were 3.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,690 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,485) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,652) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.22% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (248k), Some college (184k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Providence County, RI was $310,500 in 2022, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $266,700 to $310,500, a 16.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Providence County, RI is 55.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Providence County, RI have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Providence County, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Providence County, RI is $72,579. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Providence County, RI was Census Tract 34 with a value of $179,886, followed by Census Tract 145.01 and Census Tract 130.01, with respective values of $156,250 and $142,816.

In 2023, 18.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Providence County, RI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.65%.

Housing

Property

$310,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,672

$141,473

Median Property Taxes

±$2,734

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 Providence County, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

55.8%

Homeownership

2022

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 55.8% of the housing units in Providence County, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.7%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 34
Census Tract 145.01
Census Tract 130.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Providence County, RI was Census Tract 34 with a value of $179,886, followed by Census Tract 145.01 and Census Tract 130.01, with respective values of $156,250 and $142,816.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Providence County, RI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$72,579

Median Household Income

± $1,884

254k

Number of Households

± 4,378

In 2022, the median household income of the 254k households in Providence County, RI grew to $72,579 from the previous year's value of $65,797.

The following chart displays the households in Providence County, 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 Providence County, RI is from Rhode Island.

0.447

2022 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

In 2022, the income inequality in Rhode Island was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.831% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rhode Island was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2022

Drove Alone (74.6%)
Carpooled (9%)
Worked At Home (8.96%)

In 2022, 74.6% of workers in Providence County, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9%) and those who worked at home (8.96%).

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

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Providence County, RI have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.38% of the workforce in Providence County, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 18.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Providence County, RI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.65%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Providence County, RI (85.9k out of 630k 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 Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Providence County, RI is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 21% of the children was living in poverty in Providence County, RI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.7% of the population of Providence County, RI has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 22.7% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 0.795% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Providence County, RI see 992 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.68% decrease from the previous year (1009 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1714 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 191 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

992 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Providence County, RI

Primary care physicians in Providence County, RI see an average of 992 patients per year. This represents a 1.68% decrease from the previous year (1,009 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Providence County, RI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.3%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

22.7%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

0.795%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Providence County, RI declined by 2.62% from 5.44% to 5.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.6 in Providence County, RI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Providence County, RI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33% in Providence County, RI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Providence County, RI.