CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 168
Rhode Island · Providence County · 3,173 residents · 0.333 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22lowest low home value in RI$297,500#30lowest low rent burden in RI24.7%#49highest commute in RI28.9 min#58highest density in RI9,529/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Providence County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 168 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $297,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
3,173
+2%since 2020
from 3,096 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,529 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 9,297 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−5%since 2020
from 43.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,410
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,016 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,580
+23%since 2020
from $30,610 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−1%since 2020
from 0.339 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
Information9.6%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Other services3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Public administration2.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$297,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $228,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $958 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+10%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(2,196)
Black4.9%(151)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(569)
Asian1.1%(33)
Other4.7%(147)
Diversity Score57.3%(1,774)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(2,523)
Black7.5%(239)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(168)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other7.1%(225)
Diversity Score44.3%(1,405)
Diversity Score
44
−23%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
−11%since 2020
from 32.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
Female
55.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
Foreign born
12.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% 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 3,173 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 $91,410 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 $297,500, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.5% 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 7.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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