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Wanskuck

Rhode Island · Providence · 11,593 residents · 1.033 sq mi
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The short version

Wanskuck has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,697. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $274,754. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Providence median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Wanskuck; 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 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,593
Population density
11,223 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,697
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,900
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
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
$274,754
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,336
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.5%
62.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic17%(1,970)
Black20.5%(2,380)
Hispanic / Latino46.4%(5,380)
Asian9.4%(1,095)
Other6.6%(768)
Diversity Score87.5%(10,148)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17%(1,970)
Black20.5%(2,380)
Hispanic / Latino46.4%(5,380)
Asian9.4%(1,095)
Other6.6%(768)
Diversity Score87.5%(10,148)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
32.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Wanskuck, Providence, Rhode Island has about 11,593 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wanskuck, Providence, Rhode Island earns about $41,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wanskuck, Providence, Rhode Island expensive?

In Wanskuck, Providence, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $274,754, and the typical rent is about $1,336 a month.

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

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wanskuck, Providence, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 29.6% of people in Wanskuck, 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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