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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pawtucket

Rhode Island · 72,958 residents · 8.667 sq mi
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Pawtucket has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,775. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $101,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72,958
Unchangedsince 1990
from 72,644 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,418 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 8,382 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.4
+5%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
71K72K74K75K76K1990201020202024Pawtucket
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,775
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,541 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,008
+32%since 1990
from $12,865 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.8%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,800
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $111,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $437 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 45.8% in 1990
55.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−24%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(64,846)
Black3.6%(2,600)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(4,939)
Asian0.6%(424)
Diversity Score36.6%(26,551)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(50,436)
Black6.7%(4,876)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(10,141)
Asian0.8%(603)
Diversity Score48.5%(35,377)
Diversity Score
48
+33%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.2%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−7%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Pawtucket, Rhode Island?

Pawtucket, Rhode Island has about 72,958 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pawtucket, Rhode Island earns about $31,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pawtucket, Rhode Island expensive?

In Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $101,800, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Pawtucket, Rhode Island?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pawtucket, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pawtucket, Rhode Island?

About 16.8% of people in Pawtucket, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pawtucket, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Pawtucket, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 314 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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