CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 185
Rhode Island · Providence County · 2,776 residents · 1.495 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24lowest low education in RI15.7%#45lowest low home value in RI$322,100#50highest commute in RI28.9 min#57highest old in RI47.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Providence County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 185 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,428. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% 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 $322,100. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,776
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,783 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,857 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,862 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
−2%since 2020
from 48.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,428
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,111
+44%since 2020
from $29,186 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−3%since 2020
from 0.420 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
Information17.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Other services2.8%
Public administration2.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$322,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $209,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,244
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,088 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−24.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−8%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(2,074)
Black4.7%(130)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(227)
Asian11%(305)
Other1.7%(47)
Diversity Score52.9%(1,473)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(1,906)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(478)
Asian11.9%(331)
Other1.7%(46)
Diversity Score60.6%(1,681)
Diversity Score
61
+14%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
+7%since 2020
from 26.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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
2.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
51.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
14.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 2,776 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 $85,428 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 $322,100, and the typical rent is about $1,244 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.7% 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 7.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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