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Providence

Texas · 7,691 residents · 2.755 sq mi
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Providence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $215,300. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,691
+8%since 2019
from 7,141 in 2019
2012 – 2025
Population density
2,792 / sq mi
+8%since 2019
from 2,592 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
+1%since 2019
from 30.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2012 – 2024
4K6K7K8K9K201220202024Providence
20249K
201220202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,563
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $95,539 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2012 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,223
Unchangedsince 2019
from $32,350 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $213,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2012 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,840
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,727 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 72.4% in 2019
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2012 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(5,227)
Black11.2%(802)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(797)
Asian1.7%(121)
Other2.7%(194)
Diversity Score54.8%(3,911)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(4,738)
Black12.6%(970)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,304)
Asian1.2%(90)
Other1.7%(132)
Diversity Score65%(5,000)
Diversity Score
65
+19%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2012 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 37.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.5 min
+8%since 2019
from 41.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 81.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Female
53.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Providence, Texas?

Providence, Texas has about 7,691 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Providence, Texas?

The typical household in Providence, Texas earns about $96,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Providence, Texas expensive?

In Providence, Texas, the median home is worth about $215,300, and the typical rent is about $1,840 a month.

How educated are people in Providence, Texas?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Providence, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Providence, Texas?

About 9.8% of people in Providence, Texas 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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