CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Providence

Rhode Island · 50,380 residents · 13.284 sq mi

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East Providence has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,007. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $121,700.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.9

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 35%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

50,380

+3%vs 2000

vs 48,688 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

3,793 / sq mi

+3%vs 2000

vs 3,665 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.9

−7%vs 2000

vs 39.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202447K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,007

+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $39,108 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,387

−26%vs 2000

vs $19,527 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

6.8%

−1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$121,700

+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $118,800 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$470

+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $548 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

60.3%

+1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 58.9% in 2000

39.7% rent

Afford Score

3.9

+29%vs 2000

vs 3.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic85.5%(41,630)

Black4.9%(2,391)

Hispanic / Latino1.9%(922)

Asian1.1%(555)

Other0%

Diversity Score19.9%(9,706)

1990

White, non-Hispanic92.2%(46,471)

Black4.4%(2,216)

Hispanic / Latino1.8%(893)

Asian0.5%(277)

Other2.8%(1,416)

Diversity Score21.9%(11,057)

Diversity Score

+10%vs 2000

vs 20 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.0%

−2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

66.9%

−4.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.4%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.4 min

+22%vs 2000

vs 13.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Providence, Rhode Island?

East Providence, Rhode Island has about 50,380 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Providence, Rhode Island?

The typical household in East Providence, Rhode Island earns about $31,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Providence, Rhode Island expensive?

In East Providence, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $121,700, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in East Providence, Rhode Island?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Providence, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Providence, Rhode Island?

About 6.8% of people in East Providence, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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

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