CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 131.02
Rhode Island · Providence County · 5,020 residents · 23.065 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14lowest low density in RI217.65/sq mi#22highest commute in RI31.9 min#46highest old in RI48.7 yrs#55lowest low poverty in RI4.6%TRACT SHAPE · Providence County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 131.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,324. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $356,100. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Providence County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,020
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5,013 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
218 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 217 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+11%since 2020
from 43.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$111,324
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $98,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,391
+31%since 2020
from $40,655 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+9%since 2020
from 0.353 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
Public administration10.6%
Information9.7%
Retail trade6.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Education & health services1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$356,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $320,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,443
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,149 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+33.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−2%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(4,816)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(107)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other0.8%(41)
Diversity Score9.6%(479)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(4,880)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(86)
Diversity Score6.8%(343)
Diversity Score
7
−29%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.9 min
+9%since 2020
from 29.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 5,020 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 $111,324 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 $356,100, and the typical rent is about $1,443 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.0% 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 4.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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