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Providence

Alabama · 223 residents · 1.745 sq mi
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Providence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,750. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,700. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
223
−28%since 2000
from 311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
128 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+27%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
661332002663331990201020202024Providence
2024112
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,750
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,542 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,593
+32%since 2000
from $19,382 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services7.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−51.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
44.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(180)
Black13%(29)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.8%(80)
Diversity Score
36
+1%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+124%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Providence, Alabama?

Providence, Alabama has about 223 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Providence, Alabama?

The typical household in Providence, Alabama earns about $45,750 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 $78,700.

How educated are people in Providence, Alabama?

About 11.8% 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 4.6% 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 83 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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