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College Hill

Rhode Island · Providence · 9,163 residents · 0.655 sq mi
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College Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $937,079. At a median age of 20.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% more than the Providence median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up College Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,163
Population density
13,989 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
20.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,547
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,760
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$937,079
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,175
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.3%
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(5,042)
Black6.3%(575)
Hispanic / Latino8%(732)
Asian23.9%(2,188)
Other6.8%(626)
Diversity Score78.2%(7,161)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(5,042)
Black6.3%(575)
Hispanic / Latino8%(732)
Asian23.9%(2,188)
Other6.8%(626)
Diversity Score78.2%(7,161)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
54.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
40.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
Female
53.6%
Foreign born
19.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island?

College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island has about 9,163 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island earns about $110,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island expensive?

In College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $937,079, and the typical rent is about $2,175 a month.

How educated are people in College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island?

About 84.4% of adults age 25 and over in College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island?

About 24.5% of people in College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island 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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