With 7,872 people, Federal Hill is a neighborhood in Providence. Owners hold 20% of the housing stock. There are 14,714 people per square mile. About 46% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The poverty rate is 21.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. The median age is 42.2, about 3 years above the US median. 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
Land area
0.53 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
1.84 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(4,899)
Black8.2%(642)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(1,828)
Asian1.6%(125)
Other4.8%(378)
Diversity Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
