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Cranston

Rhode Island · 82,934 residents · 28.345 sq mi
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Cranston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82,934
+5%since 2000
from 79,269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,926 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+6%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
75K77K80K82K84K1990201020202024Cranston
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,425
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,108 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,714
+62%since 2000
from $21,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(69,104)
Black3.2%(2,574)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(3,613)
Asian3.3%(2,591)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(20,646)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(54,454)
Black4.9%(4,048)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(15,067)
Asian6.9%(5,693)
Other3.8%(3,112)
Diversity Score65.1%(54,003)
Diversity Score
65
+150%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+79%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cranston, Rhode Island?

Cranston, Rhode Island has about 82,934 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cranston, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Cranston, Rhode Island earns about $74,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cranston, Rhode Island expensive?

In Cranston, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $257,400, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Cranston, Rhode Island?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cranston, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cranston, Rhode Island?

About 7.4% of people in Cranston, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cranston, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Cranston, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,874 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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