Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population
1.67M
0.176% 1-year growth
2022 Median Age
40.4
0.248% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
11.2%
0.316% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$81,136
9.02% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$358,200
15.7% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
844,908
0.356% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Providence-Warwick, RI-MA had a population of 1.67M people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $81,136. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA grew from 1.67M to 1.67M, a 0.176% increase and its median household income grew from $74,422 to $81,136, a 9.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.7%), Other (Hispanic) (5.28%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.79%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.11%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.95%).

None of the households in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA 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.

94.2% of the residents in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are University of Rhode Island (4,664 degrees awarded in 2022), Brown University (3,506 degrees), and Community College of Rhode Island (2,161 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was $358,200, and the homeownership rate was 62.4%.

Most people in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is home to a population of 1.67M people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 14.7% of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA residents were born outside of the country (246k people).

In 2022, there were 13.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.21M people) in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 88.2k Other (Hispanic) and 80k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94.2%
2022 Citizenship
94.3%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94.2% of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.21M ± 2.25k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    88.2k ± 4.08k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    80k ± 1.96k
14.1%
Hispanic Population
235k people

In 2022, there were 13.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.21M people) in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 88.2k Other (Hispanic) and 80k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

14.1% of the people in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are hispanic (235k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    134,159 ± 12,175 people
  2. China
    107,450 ± 9,459 people
  3. Brazil
    96,492 ± 8,794 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rhode Island and Massachusetts was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 134,159 Rhode Island and Massachusetts residents, followed by China with 107,450 and Brazil with 96,492.

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Foreign-Born Population

14.7%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
246k people
14.7%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
245k people

As of 2022, 14.7% of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA residents (246k 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-Warwick, RI-MA was 14.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    26,575 ± 1,171
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    14,092 ± 1,057
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    8,617 ± 762

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA employs 845k people. The largest industries in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (138,186 people), Retail Trade (97,992 people), and Manufacturing (90,753 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,677), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,214), and Public Administration ($80,143).

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.

Occupations

845k
2022 Value
± 8,216
0.356%
1 Year growth
± 1.35%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA grew at a rate of 0.356%, from 842k employees to 845k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (94,799 people), Management Occupations (88,520 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (80,760 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

845k
2022 Value
± 8,216
0.356%
1 Year growth
± 1.35%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA grew at a rate of 0.356%, from 842k employees to 845k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (138,186 people), Retail Trade (97,992 people), and Manufacturing (90,753 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, though some of these residents may live in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$58,103
Median earning men ± $487
$42,405
Median earning women ± $614

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($88,776), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,204), and Information ($72,874).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($63,753), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,331), and Wholesale Trade ($55,422).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 16,454
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 9,868
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 8,673
    Manufacturing

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts and Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 64.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.25%).

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

Rhode Island and Massachusetts is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Rhode Island and Massachusetts

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Jack Reed
Senator from Rhode Island2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Sheldon Whitehouse
Senator from Rhode Island1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Elizabeth Warren
Senator from Massachusetts1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Ed Markey
Senator from Massachusetts2
Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Jack Reed, Sheldon Whitehouse, Elizabeth Warren, and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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

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US Representatives from Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Rhode Island and Massachusetts is currently represented by 11 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 and Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA awarded 26,683 degrees. The student population of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 39,323 male students and 54,625 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are White (16,164 and 64.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,147 and 12.5%), Black or African American (2,017 and 8.01%), and Unknown (1,570 and 6.23%).

The largest universities in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA by number of degrees awarded are University of Rhode Island (4,664 and 17.5%), Brown University (3,506 and 13.1%), and Community College of Rhode Island (2,161 and 8.1%).

The most popular majors in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are General Business Administration & Management (1,384 and 5.19%), General Studies (1,303 and 4.88%), and Registered Nursing (989 and 3.71%).

The median tuition costs in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA are $46,841 for private four year colleges, and $13,586 and $30,317 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 50.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 93,948 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 93,948 students enrolled in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 54,421 records, of which 57.2% were women and 42.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 645 degrees awarded
  2. 842 degrees awarded
  3. 696 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was General Finance with 645 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 4,664 degrees awarded
  2. 3,506 degrees awarded
  3. 2,161 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Rhode Island with 4,664 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 11,061 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, which is 0.708 times less than the 15,622 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 16,164 degrees mean that there were 5.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,147 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,841) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,585) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,730) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.23% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.58M), Bachelors Degree (1.53M), and Some college (1.16M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was $358,200 in 2022, which is 1.27 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $309,600 to $358,200, a 15.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is 62.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is $81,136. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was Nantucket County, MA with a value of $135,590, followed by Middlesex County, MA and Norfolk County, MA, with respective values of $121,304 and $120,621.

Property

$358,200
Median Property Value 2022
±$2,236
$413,136
Median Property Taxes
±$4,112

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Rent vs Own

62.4%
Homeownership
2022
62.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 62.4% of the housing units in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA was Nantucket County, MA with a value of $135,590, followed by Middlesex County, MA and Norfolk County, MA, with respective values of $121,304 and $120,621.

The following map shows all of the counties in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$81,136
Median Household Income
± $1,036
662k
Number of Households
± 6,613

In 2022, the median household income of the 662k households in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA grew to $81,136 from the previous year's value of $74,422.

The following chart displays the households in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is from Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
0.447
2022 Wage GINI in Rhode Island
0.451
2021 Wage GINI in Rhode Island
0.48
2022 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
0.48
2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

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.

In the same year, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 and income inequality had a 0.047% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (76.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.31%)
  3. Carpooled (8.14%)

In 2022, 76.6% of workers in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.31%) and those who carpooled to work (8.14%).

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Commute Time

26.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.79% of the workforce in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (181k out of 1.62M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA 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.

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Health

96.2% of the population of Providence-Warwick, RI-MA has health coverage, with 49.9% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 0.96% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rhode Island see 993 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.101% decrease from the previous year (994 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1567 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 221 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 966 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.625% increase from the previous year (960 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 142 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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993 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rhode Island
966 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Rhode Island see an average of 993 patients per year. This represents a 0.101% decrease from the previous year (994 patients).

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 966 patients per year. This represents a 0.625% increase from the previous year (960 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.83%
Uninsured
49.9%
Employer Coverage
20%
Medicaid
12.2%
Medicare
13.1%
Non-Group
0.96%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA declined by 3.15% from 3.95% to 3.83%.

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