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West End

Rhode Island · Providence · 15,762 residents · 0.954 sq mi
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The short version

West End has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,272. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $422,524. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up West End; 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 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,762
Population density
16,522 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,272
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,959
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$422,524
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,226
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.9%
73.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(3,457)
Black10.5%(1,660)
Hispanic / Latino61%(9,609)
Asian2.7%(433)
Other3.8%(603)
Diversity Score70.9%(11,170)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(3,457)
Black10.5%(1,660)
Hispanic / Latino61%(9,609)
Asian2.7%(433)
Other3.8%(603)
Diversity Score70.9%(11,170)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
Female
52.5%
Foreign born
47.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West End, Providence, Rhode Island?

West End, Providence, Rhode Island has about 15,762 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West End, Providence, Rhode Island earns about $59,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West End, Providence, Rhode Island expensive?

In West End, Providence, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $422,524, and the typical rent is about $1,226 a month.

How educated are people in West End, Providence, Rhode Island?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in West End, Providence, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West End, Providence, Rhode Island?

About 22.9% of people in West End, 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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