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East Providence

Rhode Island · 47,139 residents · 13.284 sq mi
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East Providence has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,158. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $233,100. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,139
−3%since 2000
from 48,688 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,549 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+13%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K48K49K50K51K1990201020202024East Providence
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,158
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,108 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,121
+90%since 2000
from $19,527 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+21%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(35,664)
Black5%(2,350)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(3,328)
Asian2.1%(984)
Other5.5%(2,613)
Diversity Score44.8%(21,101)
Diversity Score
45
+125%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Providence, Rhode Island?

East Providence, Rhode Island has about 47,139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Providence, Rhode Island earns about $63,158 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 $233,100, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in East Providence, Rhode Island?

About 31.1% 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 9.6% of people in East Providence, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Providence, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, East Providence, Rhode Island has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,241 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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