Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI

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2021 Population

190,089

5.22% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.3

1.03% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.6%

1.81% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,603

4.97% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$266,500

6.81% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

93,603

6.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI had a population of 190k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $66,603. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI grew from 180,657 to 190,089, a 5.22% increase and its median household income grew from $63,447 to $66,603, a 4.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.3%), White (Hispanic) (8.42%), Other (Hispanic) (8.36%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.22%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.89%).

32.7% of the households in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, 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.

91.8% of the residents in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Rhode Island--Providence County--Pawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI are Rhode Island College (1,841 degrees awarded in 2021), Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln (456 degrees), and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island (444 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI was $266,500, and the homeownership rate was 55.7%.

Most people in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI was 2 cars per household.

Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI borders Greater Franklin Town City PUMA, MA, Attleboro City, North Attleborough, Swansea, Seekonk, Rehoboth & Plainville Towns PUMA, MA, Providence County (West & Central)Woonsocket City PUMA, RI, Providence City PUMA, RI, and Cranston & East Providence Cities PUMA, RI.

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Population & Diversity

Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI is home to a population of 190k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 20.1% of Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI residents were born outside of the country (38.3k people).

In 2021, there were 7.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16k White (Hispanic) and 15.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI are Spanish (31,916 households), Portuguese (9,316 households), and Haitian (5,574 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,993

Women

51.1%

92,875

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 189,868 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.8%

2021 Citizenship

91.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.8% of Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 2.34k
White (Hispanic)
16k ± 1.92k
Other (Hispanic)
15.9k ± 1.8k

22.9%

Hispanic Population

43.5k people

22.9% of the people in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI are hispanic (43.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Cabo Verde
5,279 ± 1,759 people
Guatemala
4,650 ± 1,654 people
Colombia
4,200 ± 1,573 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI was Cabo Verde, the natal country of 5,279 Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI residents, followed by Guatemala with 4,650 and Colombia with 4,200.

Foreign-Born Population

20.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

38.3k people

20.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

36.5k people

As of 2021, 20.1% of Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI residents (38.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI was 20.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
31,916 households (17.8%)
Portuguese
9,316 households (5.2%)
Haitian
5,574 households (3.11%)

32.7% of the households in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI was Spanish. 17.8% of the households in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,247 ± 322
Gulf War (2001-)
1,128 ± 300
Korea
688 ± 190

Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI employs 93.6k people. The largest industries in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI are Restaurants & Food Services (6,121 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,674 people), and Construction (5,236 people), and the highest paying industries are Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($141,833), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($113,994), and Computer Systems Design ($105,924).

Males in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,435. The income inequality in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

43,626

Women

49.8%

43,932

Men

50.2%

The workforce of Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI in 2020 was 87,558 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI.

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Occupations

93.6k

2021 Value

6.9%

1 Year growth

± 6.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI grew at a rate of 6.9%, from 87.6k employees to 93.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI, are Customer service representatives (2,995 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,431 people), and Retail salespersons (2,370 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, 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.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

93.6k

2021 Value

6.9%

1 Year growth

± 6.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI grew at a rate of 6.9%, from 87.6k employees to 93.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,121 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,674 people), and Construction (5,236 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI, though some of these residents may live in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,523

Median earning men ± $1,885

$37,491

Median earning women ± $1,545

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,636), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,725), and Information ($60,900).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,663), Public Administration ($50,287), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,191).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Rhode Island. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.977%).

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 Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI. Showing the available data for Rhode Island.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.977%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.977%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rhode Island 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 2021, universities in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI awarded 2,741 degrees. The student population of Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,510 male students and 5,196 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI are White (1,385 and 50.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (602 and 22%), Black or African American (402 and 14.7%), and Unknown (210 and 7.67%).

The largest universities in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI by number of degrees awarded are Rhode Island College (1,841 and 67.2%), Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln (456 and 16.6%), and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island (444 and 16.2%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Rhode Island--Providence County--Pawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (370 and 13.5%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (189 and 6.9%), and Registered Nursing (161 and 5.87%).

The median tuition cost in Northeast Rhode Island--Providence County--Pawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI for a public four year colleges is $9,277 for in-state students and $24,475 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,706 (32.6% men and 67.4% 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 2021 there were 7,706 students enrolled in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI, 32.6% men and 67.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,824 records, of which 69.1% were women and 30.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
134 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
83 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
161 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northeast Rhode Island--Providence County--Pawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI was General Psychology with 134 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northeast Rhode Island--Providence County--Pawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rhode Island College
1,841 degrees awarded
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
456 degrees awarded
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island
444 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rhode Island College with 1,841 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 996 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI, which is 0.571 times less than the 1,745 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,385 degrees mean that there were 2.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 602 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

Public, 4-year or above ($9,277) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,425) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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

Measure

In 2021, 1.57% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.59% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (45.3k), Some college (27.9k), and Bachelors Degree (26.5k).

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 CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI was $266,500 in 2021, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $249,500 to $266,500, a 6.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI is 55.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI is $66,603. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI was Washington County PUMA, RI with a value of $92,001, followed by Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI and Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, with respective values of $91,896 and $79,880.

Housing

Property

$266,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,883

$40,632

Median Property Taxes

±$1,506

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 CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.7%

Homeownership

2021

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55.7% of the housing units in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI was Washington County PUMA, RI with a value of $92,001, followed by Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI and Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, with respective values of $91,896 and $79,880.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, 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.

$66,603

Median Household Income

± $2,829

73k

Number of Households

± 2,215

In 2021, the median household income of the 73k households in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI grew to $66,603 from the previous year's value of $63,447.

The following chart displays the households in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, 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

0.414

2021 Wage GINI in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI

0.418

2020 Wage GINI in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI

In 2021, the income inequality in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.09% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (9.2%)
Worked At Home (5.7%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.2%) and those who worked at home (5.7%).

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

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, 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 CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI (23.7k out of 188k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, 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.

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

94.3% of the population of Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 9.94% on non-group plans, and 0.809% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.66%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

23.9%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

9.94%

Non-Group

0.809%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI grew by 7.38% from 5.27% to 5.66%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.