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Providence

Kentucky · 2,892 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 $38,614. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 719 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,000. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,892
−20%since 2000
from 3,611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
480 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+14%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Providence
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,614
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,495
+65%since 2000
from $14,209 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance22.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(2,310)
Black12.7%(366)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(51)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other4.3%(124)
Diversity Score40.9%(1,183)
Diversity Score
41
+12%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+97%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 40.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Providence, Kentucky?

Providence, Kentucky has about 2,892 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Providence, Kentucky?

The typical household in Providence, Kentucky earns about $38,614 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 $48,000, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Providence, Kentucky?

About 14.1% 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 28.5% 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 1,231 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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