CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 166
Rhode Island · Providence County · 1,971 residents · 0.283 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest broadband in RI99.3%#28lowest low rent burden in RI22.9%#39highest foreign-born in RI29.5%#60lowest low rent in RI$1,180TRACT SHAPE · Providence County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 166 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,070. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $353,900.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,971
+1%since 2020
from 1,957 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,965 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 6,915 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
−4%since 2020
from 40.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$96,070
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,563
+37%since 2020
from $28,126 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
−14%since 2020
from 0.339 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11%
Information9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
Other services5.3%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Public administration4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$353,900
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $163,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,180
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,038 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
63.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+61%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(772)
Black25.7%(503)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(481)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(201)
Diversity Score88.4%(1,730)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.6%(701)
Black17.6%(346)
Hispanic / Latino38%(748)
Asian3.4%(67)
Other5.5%(109)
Diversity Score86.8%(1,711)
Diversity Score
87
−2%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.7 min
+9%since 2020
from 21.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Female
54.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Foreign born
29.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% 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 1,971 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 $96,070 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 $353,900, and the typical rent is about $1,180 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.9% 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 14.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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