CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 23
Rhode Island · Providence County · 5,580 residents · 0.456 sq mi
Notable rankings
#35highest rent in RI$1,740#37highest density in RI12,237/sq mi#47highest rent burden in RI56.6%#53highest foreign-born in RI22.5%TRACT SHAPE · Providence County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 23 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,442. Population has grown 22% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $331,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,580
+22%since 2020
from 4,590 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,237 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 10,066 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−25%since 2020
from 49.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,442
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,057 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,950
+32%since 2020
from $31,754 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−5%since 2020
from 0.411 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.6%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Information7.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Other services4.1%
Public administration4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$331,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $196,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,740
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,165 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−6%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(3,619)
Black8.3%(380)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(362)
Asian3.3%(153)
Other1.7%(76)
Diversity Score45.5%(2,088)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(3,375)
Black10.5%(584)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(1,242)
Asian4%(224)
Other2.8%(155)
Diversity Score71.4%(3,985)
Diversity Score
71
+57%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.0 min
+1%since 2020
from 22.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Female
52.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Foreign born
22.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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 5,580 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 $93,442 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 $331,000, and the typical rent is about $1,740 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.1% 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 12.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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