CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 102
Rhode Island · Providence County · 5,850 residents · 1.081 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21lowest short commute in RI19.4 min#28lowest low broadband in RI84.8%#29lowest low income in RI$51,538#48highest population in RI5,850TRACT SHAPE · Providence County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 102 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,538. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $333,900. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Providence County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,850
−13%since 2020
from 6,693 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,412 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 6,191 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+14%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,538
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,349 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,797
+21%since 2020
from $29,553 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
+4%since 2020
from 0.464 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.6%
Retail trade6.5%
Other services3.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Public administration2.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$333,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $207,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,175
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,049 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+23.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+60%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(4,048)
Black9.5%(638)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(1,184)
Asian2.9%(193)
Other9.4%(630)
Diversity Score73%(4,887)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(3,072)
Black15.5%(906)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(1,129)
Asian1%(61)
Other11.7%(682)
Diversity Score81.2%(4,748)
Diversity Score
81
+11%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.4 min
−14%since 2020
from 22.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Female
50.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Foreign born
21.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,850 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $51,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $333,900, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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