CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 169
Rhode Island · Providence County · 1,866 residents · 0.703 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low poverty in RI#1291 US1.1%#19lowest low rent burden in RI19.2%#35highest WFH in RI20.2%#46lowest low rent in RI$1,119TRACT SHAPE · Providence County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 169 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,591. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $358,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Providence County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
1,866
+12%since 2020
from 1,661 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,654 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 2,363 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
−14%since 2020
from 46.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,591
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,458 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,577
+2%since 2020
from $47,511 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−22%since 2020
from 0.399 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Wholesale trade11.3%
Retail trade6.4%
Other services3.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Public administration2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$358,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $241,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,114 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+27%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,365)
Black2.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(180)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(72)
Diversity Score38.8%(644)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(1,443)
Black5.1%(96)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(177)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other7.6%(141)
Diversity Score48.1%(897)
Diversity Score
48
+24%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 28.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
46.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
15.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% 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 1,866 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 $101,591 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 $358,800, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.1% 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 1.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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