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Providence

Alabama · 161 residents (2025 est.) · 1.745 sq mi
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Providence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 199 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,900. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112
−64%since 2000
from 311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.8
+77%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:161 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
661332002663331990201020202024Providence
2024112
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,545
+83%since 2000
from $19,382 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+50%since 2010
from 0.309 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
38.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+85%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(259)
Black15.1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.4%(110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(96)
Black1.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.2%(35)
Diversity Score
31
−12%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+130%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.9%
−41.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 56.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Providence, Alabama?

Providence, Alabama has about 112 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Providence, Alabama?

The typical household in Providence, Alabama earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Providence, Alabama expensive?

In Providence, Alabama, the median home is worth about $165,900.

How educated are people in Providence, Alabama?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Providence, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Providence, Alabama?

About 17.9% of people in Providence, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Providence, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Providence, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 194 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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