Providence County is home to 621,602 people in Rhode Island. Owners hold 53% of the housing stock. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The poverty rate is 15.5%, above the 12.4% national rate. Median household income is $36,950, under the $42,589 national median. Headcount has barely moved since 1990.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)21.7%(4,625)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)13.6%(2,909)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era33.2%(7,076)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War6%(1,287)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II2.5%(529)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 21,324 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
