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Elmwood

Rhode Island · Providence · 11,963 residents · 0.708 sq mi
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The short version

Elmwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,808. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $351,733. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Providence median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Elmwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,963
Population density
16,897 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,808
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,366
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,733
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,027
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.3%
60.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(1,006)
Black8.2%(978)
Hispanic / Latino75.7%(9,052)
Asian5.1%(612)
Other2.6%(315)
Diversity Score51.3%(6,137)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(1,006)
Black8.2%(978)
Hispanic / Latino75.7%(9,052)
Asian5.1%(612)
Other2.6%(315)
Diversity Score51.3%(6,137)
Diversity Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
53.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
24.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
69.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmwood, Providence, Rhode Island?

Elmwood, Providence, Rhode Island has about 11,963 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elmwood, Providence, Rhode Island earns about $45,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmwood, Providence, Rhode Island expensive?

In Elmwood, Providence, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $351,733, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood, Providence, Rhode Island?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elmwood, Providence, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 22.2% of people in Elmwood, 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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