CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 155
Rhode Island · Providence County · 4,970 residents · 0.357 sq mi
Notable rankings
#16lowest low education in RI12.3%#26highest density in RI13,922/sq mi#29lowest low home value in RI$306,300#46lowest short commute in RI21.9 minTRACT SHAPE · Providence County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 155 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,458. Population has grown 20% since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $306,300.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,970
+20%since 2020
from 4,146 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,922 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 11,613 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+3%since 2020
from 35.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,458
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,350 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,316
+7%since 2020
from $31,969 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−8%since 2020
from 0.414 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20%
Retail trade11.5%
Other services6.1%
Public administration4.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$306,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $209,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,212
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $961 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+17%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(1,874)
Black12.4%(514)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(1,000)
Asian2.7%(110)
Other15.6%(648)
Diversity Score87.1%(3,612)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(1,921)
Black20.5%(1,019)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(1,257)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.6%(773)
Diversity Score90.1%(4,476)
Diversity Score
90
+3%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.9 min
−11%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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
4.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
53.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
19.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% 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 4,970 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 $80,458 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 $306,300, and the typical rent is about $1,212 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.3% 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 15.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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