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Pawtucket

Rhode Island · 75,604 residents · 8.667 sq mi
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Pawtucket has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
75,604
+4%since 2000
from 72,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,723 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 8,418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+6%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
71K72K74K75K76K1990201020202024Pawtucket
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,902
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,775 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,590
+68%since 2000
from $17,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
57.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+26%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(50,436)
Black6.7%(4,876)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(10,141)
Asian0.8%(603)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.5%(35,377)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(34,427)
Black12.1%(9,141)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(18,727)
Asian1.4%(1,090)
Other9.9%(7,452)
Diversity Score83.2%(62,936)
Diversity Score
83
+72%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
25.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawtucket, Rhode Island?

Pawtucket, Rhode Island has about 75,604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pawtucket, Rhode Island earns about $52,902 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 $213,700, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Pawtucket, Rhode Island?

About 23.1% 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 14.1% 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 2,960 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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