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Providence County

Rhode Island · 621,602 residents · 409.482 sq mi
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Providence County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,950. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $122,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
621,602
+4%since 1990
from 596,270 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,518 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,456 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.4
+5%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
589K610K631K651K672K1990201020202024Providence County
2024665K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,950
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,580 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,255
+39%since 1990
from $13,871 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $126,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $465 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
46.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−22%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88%(524,420)
Black5.4%(32,140)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(39,252)
Asian2.3%(13,746)
Diversity Score38.8%(231,479)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(458,622)
Black5.8%(36,078)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(83,232)
Asian2.9%(17,813)
Diversity Score47.9%(297,811)
Diversity Score
48
+23%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.5%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−15%since 1990
from 17.2 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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Compare Providence County to nearby counties

PROVIDENCE COUNTY VS
Kent County
Income$94,345+155%
Home value$366,100+200%
Population173,495−74%
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PROVIDENCE COUNTY VS
Bristol County
Income$114,490+210%
Home value$513,800+321%
Population50,001−93%
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PROVIDENCE COUNTY VS
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Income$90,589+145%
Home value$307,600+152%
Population98,096−86%
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PROVIDENCE COUNTY VS
Bristol County
Income$85,625+132%
Home value$451,200+270%
Population593,640−12%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Providence County, Rhode Island?

Providence County, Rhode Island has about 621,602 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Providence County, Rhode Island earns about $36,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Providence County, Rhode Island expensive?

In Providence County, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $122,100, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Providence County, Rhode Island?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Providence County, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Providence County, Rhode Island?

About 15.5% of people in Providence County, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Providence County, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Providence County, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,332 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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