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Providence

Utah · 8,218 residents · 4.136 sq mi
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Providence is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,243. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $322,300. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,218
+88%since 2000
from 4,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,987 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
+16%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Providence
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,243
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,129 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,778
+73%since 2000
from $21,201 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,154
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+39%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,217)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(90)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(289)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(7,359)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(438)
Asian1.3%(104)
Other1.9%(153)
Diversity Score20.6%(1,691)
Diversity Score
21
+212%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Providence, Utah?

Providence, Utah has about 8,218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Providence, Utah?

The typical household in Providence, Utah earns about $84,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Providence, Utah expensive?

In Providence, Utah, the median home is worth about $322,300, and the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.

How educated are people in Providence, Utah?

About 50.1% of adults age 25 and over in Providence, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Providence, Utah?

About 5.2% of people in Providence, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Providence, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Providence, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,874 residents, a change of about 146 percent over that period.

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

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