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Providence

Kentucky · 3,193 residents · 6.028 sq mi
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Providence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,276. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $36,100. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,193
−12%since 2000
from 3,611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
530 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+10%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Providence
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,276
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,526
+23%since 2000
from $14,209 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$394
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+22%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(2,947)
Black16.5%(596)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(1,323)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(2,603)
Black13.4%(428)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(61)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other1.7%(55)
Diversity Score37.8%(1,208)
Diversity Score
38
+3%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% 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
14.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Providence, Kentucky?

Providence, Kentucky has about 3,193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Providence, Kentucky?

The typical household in Providence, Kentucky earns about $26,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Providence, Kentucky expensive?

In Providence, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $36,100, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Providence, Kentucky?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Providence, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Providence, Kentucky?

About 18.3% of people in Providence, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Providence, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Providence, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 930 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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