CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 161
Rhode Island · Providence County · 4,304 residents · 0.358 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24highest foreign-born in RI36.6%#32lowest low education in RI17.6%#39highest density in RI12,022/sq mi#47lowest low income in RI$62,775TRACT SHAPE · Providence County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 161 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,775. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $355,500.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,304
−7%since 2020
from 4,649 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,022 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 12,986 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+18%since 2020
from 32.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,775
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,696 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,355
+52%since 2020
from $21,291 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+9%since 2020
from 0.368 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
Wholesale trade8.7%
Information8.3%
Other services5.9%
Public administration5.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$355,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $233,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,193
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $943 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
66.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+13%since 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(1,235)
Black32.9%(1,530)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,045)
Asian0.9%(40)
Other17.2%(799)
Diversity Score92.6%(4,306)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.2%(826)
Black7.6%(328)
Hispanic / Latino52.8%(2,272)
Asian1.3%(55)
Other19.1%(823)
Diversity Score80.2%(3,454)
Diversity Score
80
−13%since 2020
from 93 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
−4%since 2020
from 25.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% 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
19.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
58.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
36.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.3%
+25.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% 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 4,304 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 $62,775 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 $355,500, and the typical rent is about $1,193 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.6% 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 12.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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