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Federal Hill

Rhode Island · Providence · 7,872 residents · 0.535 sq mi
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The short version

Federal Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,789. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $389,896. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Federal Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,872
Population density
14,714 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,789
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$44,622
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$389,896
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,493
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.2%
79.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(4,899)
Black8.2%(642)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(1,828)
Asian1.6%(125)
Other4.8%(378)
Diversity Score68.7%(5,408)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(4,899)
Black8.2%(642)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(1,828)
Asian1.6%(125)
Other4.8%(378)
Diversity Score68.7%(5,408)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
Female
54.2%
Foreign born
20.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Federal Hill, Providence, Rhode Island has about 7,872 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Federal Hill, Providence, Rhode Island earns about $75,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Federal Hill, Providence, Rhode Island expensive?

In Federal Hill, Providence, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $389,896, and the typical rent is about $1,493 a month.

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

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Federal Hill, Providence, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 21.6% of people in Federal 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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