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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Providence Metro

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA · 6 counties · 1,676,579 residents · 1,587.003 sq mi
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The short version

Providence has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,581. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $292,168.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,676,579
+6%since 2000
from 1,582,997 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,056 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.5M1.5M1.6M1.6M1.7M1990201020202024Providence
20241.7M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,581
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,717 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,290
+74%since 2000
from $21,448 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,168
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,267 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,013
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+30%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,336,371)
Black3.3%(51,710)
Hispanic / Latino7%(110,062)
Asian1.9%(30,089)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.6%(452,357)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(1,199,708)
Black4.7%(78,509)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(236,852)
Asian3.1%(52,018)
Other4.3%(72,253)
Diversity Score54.8%(918,591)
Segregation Score48.1%(806,782)
Diversity Score
55
+92%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

ProvidenceCENTRAL195,310WarwickCENTRAL84,187
What's inside

6 component counties

Providence CountyCENTRAL678,179Bristol CountyCENTRAL593,640Kent CountyCENTRAL173,495Washington CountyCENTRAL129,795Newport CountyCENTRAL83,051Bristol CountyCENTRAL50,001
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA?

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA has about 1,676,579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA?

The typical household in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA earns about $70,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Providence-Warwick, RI-MA expensive?

In Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, the median home is worth about $292,168, and the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA?

About 11.3% of people in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Providence-Warwick, RI-MA grown since 1990?

Yes, Providence-Warwick, RI-MA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 166,790 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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