CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 138
Rhode Island · Providence County · 5,252 residents · 0.87 sq mi
Notable rankings
#58lowest young in RI36.0 yrs#61highest rent burden in RI54.5%#62highest rent in RI$1,610#67lowest short commute in RI23.2 minTRACT SHAPE · Providence County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 138 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,927. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $340,900.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,252
+6%since 2020
from 4,951 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,037 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 5,691 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−11%since 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,927
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,630 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,177
+22%since 2020
from $36,947 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+16%since 2020
from 0.331 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
Other services9.3%
Public administration8.1%
Retail trade7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Wholesale trade2%
Education & health services1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$340,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $213,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,610
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,218 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+21.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+41%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(4,102)
Black2.3%(113)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(522)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other3.7%(183)
Diversity Score37.6%(1,860)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(3,232)
Black4.5%(235)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(1,254)
Asian4.6%(244)
Other5.5%(287)
Diversity Score69.6%(3,658)
Diversity Score
70
+85%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.2 min
+4%since 2020
from 22.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
7.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
50.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
9.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 5,252 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 $92,927 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 $340,900, and the typical rent is about $1,610 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.0% 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 8.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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