CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 156
Rhode Island · Providence County · 3,015 residents · 0.186 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17highest density in RI16,210/sq mi#18lowest young in RI30.2 yrs#23highest commute in RI31.8 min#38lowest low education in RI18.5%TRACT SHAPE · Providence County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 156 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,594. Population has grown 41% since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $405,400. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,015
+41%since 2020
from 2,145 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
16,210 / sq mi
+41%since 2020
from 11,532 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.2
−18%since 2020
from 37.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,594
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,300 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,390
−3%since 2020
from $32,241 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−2%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.9%
Public administration11.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
Information9.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Retail trade1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$405,400
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $205,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,187
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $972 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+34%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(1,080)
Black16%(344)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(441)
Asian1%(21)
Other12.1%(259)
Diversity Score83%(1,780)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(1,183)
Black9.4%(283)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(569)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other32.4%(978)
Diversity Score87%(2,625)
Diversity Score
87
+5%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.8 min
+26%since 2020
from 25.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
13.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
58.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
28.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% 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 3,015 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 $93,594 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 $405,400, and the typical rent is about $1,187 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.5% 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 11.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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