Providence County, RI

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Providence County Overview

657,984
TOTAL POPULATION
323,700
MALE POPULATION
334,284
FEMALE POPULATION
96.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.27
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,191
PER CAPITA INCOME
$93,015
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,579
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,155
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
352,190
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Providence County Area Codes

Race in Providence County

The most populous races in Providence County are White / Caucasian (428,472 | 65.1%), Hispanic or Latino (161,019 | 24.5%), and Two or more Races (70,969 | 10.8%).
Race in Providence County
Race# Population% Population
Asian27,5544.2%
Black / African American58,8078.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific4450.1%
Hispanic or Latino161,01924.5%
Native / Alaskan2,8160.4%
White / Caucasian428,47265.1%
Two or more Races70,96910.8%
Some other Race68,92110.5%
Total657,984100.0%

Ancestry in Providence County

The most populous ancestries reported in Providence County are Italian (89,214 | 13.6%), Irish (84,206 | 12.8%), Dominican (56,241 | 8.6%), French (50,101 | 7.6%), and English (49,886 | 7.6%), together accounting for 50.1% of all Providence County residents.
Ancestry in Providence County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan40.0%
African5,5590.8%
Albanian6060.1%
Alsatian310.0%
American20,4863.1%
Apache60.0%
Arab6,5181.0%
Argentinean4430.1%
Armenian3,3270.5%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac2490.0%
Australian760.0%
Austrian7170.1%
Bangladeshi7440.1%
Barbadian2470.0%
Basque330.0%
Belgian6770.1%
Belizean600.0%
Bermudan230.0%
Bhutanese1,1910.2%
Blackfeet2860.0%
Bolivian1,4350.2%
Brazilian1,4960.2%
British1,8500.3%
British West Indian1990.0%
Bulgarian620.0%
Burmese1,7020.3%
Cajun790.0%
Canadian2,0340.3%
Cape Verdean16,2442.5%
Celtic320.0%
Central American33,2295.1%
Central American Indian2,4920.4%
Cherokee6250.1%
Chilean1690.0%
Chippewa960.0%
Choctaw850.0%
Colombian10,4081.6%
Costa Rican4530.1%
Cree140.0%
Creek530.0%
Croatian1570.0%
Crow230.0%
Cuban1,0280.2%
Cypriot240.0%
Czech6600.1%
Czechoslovakian1740.0%
Danish5210.1%
Dominican56,2418.6%
Dutch1,6540.3%
Eastern European1,5230.2%
Ecuadorian1,5140.2%
Egyptian8580.1%
English49,8867.6%
Estonian370.0%
Ethiopian410.0%
European3,7320.6%
Filipino3960.1%
Finnish3050.1%
French50,1017.6%
French American Indian870.0%
French Canadian29,9744.6%
German23,0273.5%
German Russian170.0%
Ghanaian1270.0%
Greek3,9200.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro430.0%
Guatemalan26,3734.0%
Guyanese4270.1%
Haitian4,2870.6%
Honduran1,7280.3%
Hungarian9280.1%
Icelander540.0%
Indian (Asian)6,5861.0%
Indonesian1450.0%
Iranian1210.0%
Iraqi1180.0%
Irish84,20612.8%
Iroquois2670.0%
Israeli800.0%
Italian89,21413.6%
Jamaican1,4120.2%
Japanese6,1880.9%
Jordanian1580.0%
Kenyan900.0%
Korean3,6150.5%
Laotian1270.0%
Latvian990.0%
Lebanese2,3960.4%
Liberian3,5600.5%
Lithuanian1,6040.2%
Luxembourger290.0%
Macedonian670.0%
Malaysian2,8520.4%
Maltese360.0%
Menominee90.0%
Mexican7,8751.2%
Mexican American Indian4870.1%
Mongolian790.0%
Moroccan2870.0%
Native Hawaiian3210.1%
Navajo140.0%
New Zealander100.0%
Nicaraguan4900.1%
Nigerian4,2780.6%
Northern European2470.0%
Norwegian1,9140.3%
Okinawan440.0%
Pakistani4820.1%
Palestinian2160.0%
Panamanian4630.1%
Pennsylvania German710.0%
Peruvian9170.1%
Polish18,6242.8%
Portuguese41,0896.2%
Pueblo220.0%
Puerto Rican40,1576.1%
Romanian5880.1%
Russian5,0150.8%
Salvadoran3,6700.6%
Samoan1700.0%
Scandinavian9260.1%
Scotch-Irish1,7840.3%
Scottish7,4741.1%
Seminole2060.0%
Senegalese4110.1%
Serbian30.0%
Sierra Leonean1540.0%
Sioux530.0%
Slavic730.0%
Slovak3210.1%
Slovene160.0%
Somali150.0%
South African1090.0%
South American15,9702.4%
South American Indian2300.0%
Soviet Union70.0%
Spaniard1,1240.2%
Spanish8220.1%
Spanish American Indian80.0%
Sri Lankan9190.1%
Subsaharan African31,3614.8%
Swedish6,3421.0%
Swiss3700.1%
Syrian1,6190.3%
Thai6,9991.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian4240.1%
Turkish1080.0%
Ukrainian1,6910.3%
Uruguayan900.0%
Venezuelan9370.1%
Vietnamese1700.0%
Welsh1,5500.2%
West Indian6390.1%
Yugoslavian220.0%
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Immigrants in Providence County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Providence County came from Latin America (69,595 | 10.6%), Caribbean (36,271 | 5.5%), Dominican Republic (32,221 | 4.9%), Central America (22,361 | 3.4%), and Asia (19,857 | 3.0%), together accounting for 27.4% of all Providence County residents.
Immigrants in Providence County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa19,2362.9%
Albania2680.0%
Argentina1150.0%
Armenia1130.0%
Asia19,8573.0%
Australia470.0%
Austria400.0%
Azores2,1930.3%
Bangladesh410.0%
Barbados790.0%
Belarus2490.0%
Belgium460.0%
Belize210.0%
Bolivia7390.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina250.0%
Brazil1,6260.3%
Bulgaria390.0%
Cabo Verde7,7031.2%
Cambodia1,7340.3%
Cameroon90.0%
Canada1,2660.2%
Caribbean36,2715.5%
Central America22,3613.4%
Chile890.0%
China4,0070.6%
Colombia6,2430.9%
Costa Rica580.0%
Croatia70.0%
Cuba1980.0%
Czechoslovakia630.0%
Denmark890.0%
Dominica360.0%
Dominican Republic32,2214.9%
Eastern Africa5250.1%
Eastern Asia5,0980.8%
Eastern Europe3,2190.5%
Ecuador7270.1%
Egypt3850.1%
El Salvador2,4960.4%
England4100.1%
Eritrea390.0%
Europe19,4312.9%
Fiji1350.0%
France3420.1%
Germany7500.1%
Ghana3320.1%
Greece3880.1%
Guatemala15,4072.3%
Guyana1670.0%
Haiti2,6060.4%
Honduras1,0540.2%
Hong Kong5460.1%
Hungary1860.0%
India4,1750.6%
Indonesia980.0%
Iran1190.0%
Iraq3320.1%
Ireland2420.0%
Israel1700.0%
Italy1,4990.2%
Jamaica5980.1%
Japan2180.0%
Jordan820.0%
Kazakhstan660.0%
Kenya1340.0%
Korea8730.1%
Laos1,8870.3%
Latin America69,59510.6%
Latvia570.0%
Lebanon6010.1%
Liberia3,8590.6%
Lithuania710.0%
Malaysia1130.0%
Mexico2,9050.4%
Middle Africa3100.1%
Moldova120.0%
Morocco2280.0%
Nepal760.0%
Netherlands1310.0%
Nicaragua1590.0%
Nigeria2,8790.4%
North Macedonia70.0%
Northern Africa6860.1%
Northern Europe1,6510.3%
Norway450.0%
Oceania2010.0%
Pakistan3540.1%
Panama2610.0%
Peru4400.1%
Philippines1,6270.3%
Poland6830.1%
Portugal10,9031.7%
Romania1460.0%
Russia7660.1%
Saudi Arabia330.0%
Scotland1490.0%
Senegal7480.1%
Serbia30.0%
Sierra Leone1720.0%
Singapore1930.0%
South Africa370.0%
South America10,9631.7%
South Central Asia4,9970.8%
South Eastern Asia7,0671.1%
Southern Europe13,1092.0%
Spain3190.1%
Sri Lanka190.0%
Sweden930.0%
Switzerland760.0%
Syria7830.1%
Taiwan2330.0%
Thailand7520.1%
Trinidad and Tobago4420.1%
Turkey1070.0%
Ukraine5230.1%
Uruguay440.0%
Uzbekistan1470.0%
Venezuela6990.1%
Vietnam5460.1%
West Indies50.0%
Western Africa16,4422.5%
Western Asia2,6140.4%
Western Europe1,4010.2%
Zaire440.0%
Zimbabwe90.0%
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Sex and Age in Providence County

Sex and Age in Providence County

The most populous age groups in Providence County are 30 to 34 Years (25,863 | 8.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (24,631 | 7.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Providence County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18,429 (5.7%)17,825 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years18,079 (5.6%)17,502 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years19,830 (6.1%)18,292 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years22,512 (7.0%)22,476 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years24,154 (7.5%)23,933 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years25,283 (7.8%)24,433 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years25,863 (8.0%)24,631 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years23,253 (7.2%)22,819 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years19,551 (6.0%)18,441 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years19,467 (6.0%)19,692 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years21,124 (6.5%)21,628 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years20,254 (6.3%)21,046 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years21,413 (6.6%)22,873 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years16,250 (5.0%)17,654 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years11,687 (3.6%)13,756 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years7,575 (2.3%)10,253 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years4,380 (1.3%)7,171 (2.1%)
85 Years and over4,596 (1.4%)9,859 (2.9%)
Total323,700 (100.0%)334,284 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Providence County

Median Family Size in Providence County

The median family size in Providence County is 3.16 persons per family, with married-couple families (100,319 | 65.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.24 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (15,082 | 9.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Providence County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple100,319 (65.8%)3.24
Single Male/Father15,082 (9.9%)2.75
Single Female/Mother36,974 (24.3%)3.12
Total Families152,375 (100.0%)3.16

Median Household Size in Providence County

The median household size in Providence County is 2.48 persons per household, with single female/mother households (36,974 | 14.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.37 persons per household. non-family households (101,260 | 39.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Providence County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple100,319 (39.6%)3.27
Single Male/Father15,082 (5.9%)3.17
Single Female/Mother36,974 (14.6%)3.37
Non-family101,260 (39.9%)1.27
Total Households253,635 (100.0%)2.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in Providence County

Out of a total of 253,635 households in Providence County, 152,375 (60.1%) are family households, while 101,260 (39.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 62,607, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 80,044.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Providence County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-80,044 (31.6%)
2-Person Households62,607 (24.7%)18,215 (7.2%)
3-Person Households38,201 (15.1%)2,275 (0.9%)
4-Person Households30,433 (12.0%)531 (0.2%)
5-Person Households14,331 (5.7%)172 (0.1%)
6-Person Households4,266 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2,537 (1.0%)23 (0.0%)
Total152,375 (60.1%)101,260 (39.9%)

Female Fertility in Providence County

Fertility by Age in Providence County

Average fertility rate in Providence County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 62.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Providence County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years78 (1.0%)3.0
20 to 34 years4,745 (62.5%)65.0
35 to 50 years2,773 (36.5%)42.0
Total7,596 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Providence County

64.9% of women with births (7,596) in Providence County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 23.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Providence County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)78 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,823 (59.5%)1,922 (40.5%)
35 to 50 years2,110 (76.1%)663 (23.9%)
Total4,930 (64.9%)2,666 (35.1%)

Fertility by Education in Providence County

Average fertility rate in Providence County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 72.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 27.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Providence County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School614 (8.1%)27.0
High School Diploma1,613 (21.2%)43.0
College or Associate's Degree2,096 (27.6%)43.0
Bachelor's Degree1,961 (25.8%)59.0
Graduate Degree1,312 (17.3%)72.0
Total7,596 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Providence County

35.1% of women with births in Providence County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 88.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 53.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Providence County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School283 (46.1%)331 (53.9%)
High School Diploma750 (46.5%)863 (53.5%)
College or Associate's Degree1,067 (50.9%)1,029 (49.1%)
Bachelor's Degree1,667 (85.0%)294 (15.0%)
Graduate Degree1,166 (88.9%)146 (11.1%)
Total4,930 (64.9%)2,666 (35.1%)

Income in Providence County

Income Overview in Providence County

Per Capita Income in Providence County is $38,191, while median incomes of families and households are $93,015 and $72,579 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income657,984$38,191
Median Family Income152,375$93,015
Mean Family Income152,375$114,779
Median Household Income253,635$72,579
Mean Household Income253,635$95,328
Income Deficit152,375$11,155
Wage / Income Gap (%)657,98422.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)657,98477.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index657,9840.46

Earnings by Sex in Providence County

Average Earnings in Providence County are $42,976, $48,745 for men and $37,785 for women, a difference of 22.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Providence County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male186,438 (51.1%)$48,745
Female178,320 (48.9%)$37,785
Total364,758 (100.0%)$42,976

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Providence County

The most common earnings brackets in Providence County are $100,000+ for men (29,320 | 15.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (16,213 | 9.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Providence County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8,213 (4.4%)10,292 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,844 (2.6%)6,590 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4995,776 (3.1%)7,118 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,251 (1.7%)5,183 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4994,745 (2.5%)6,604 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,974 (2.1%)4,611 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,084 (2.2%)5,409 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,693 (2.0%)4,544 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,253 (1.7%)5,544 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,314 (2.9%)5,756 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9998,309 (4.5%)10,092 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99910,601 (5.7%)11,731 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9999,116 (4.9%)10,795 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9999,655 (5.2%)10,945 (6.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99910,272 (5.5%)10,077 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9998,986 (4.8%)6,963 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99916,230 (8.7%)13,314 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99913,222 (7.1%)10,446 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99923,580 (12.7%)16,213 (9.1%)
$100,000+29,320 (15.7%)16,093 (9.0%)
Total186,438 (100.0%)178,320 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Providence County

Average earnings in Providence County are $55,990 for men and $43,960 for women, a difference of 21.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,911, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,830. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,609, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,510.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Providence County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,830$28,510
High School Diploma$46,357$35,649
College or Associate's Degree$55,386$40,520
Bachelor's Degree$72,257$55,904
Graduate Degree$88,911$76,609
Total$55,990$43,960

Family Income in Providence County

Family Income Brackets in Providence County

According to the Providence County family income data, there are 34,742 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,657 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Providence County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005,3333.5%
$10,000 to $14,9993,6572.4%
$15,000 to $24,9996,7044.4%
$25,000 to $34,9998,5335.6%
$35,000 to $49,99913,8669.1%
$50,000 to $74,99923,31315.3%
$75,000 to $99,99920,26613.3%
$100,000 to $149,99934,74222.8%
$150,000 to $199,99917,21811.3%
$200,000+18,89412.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Providence County

7+ person families (1,730 | 1.1%) account for the highest median family income in Providence County with $127,000 per family, while 2-person families (69,032 | 45.3%) have the highest median income of $40,312 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Providence County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families69,032 (45.3%)$80,623
3-Person Families36,808 (24.2%)$96,797
4-Person Families28,833 (18.9%)$114,846
5-Person Families12,483 (8.2%)$100,340
6-Person Families3,489 (2.3%)$96,161
7+ Person Families1,730 (1.1%)$127,000
Total152,375 (100.0%)$93,015

Family Income by Number of Earners in Providence County

The median family income in Providence County is $93,015, with families comprising 3+ earners (20,987) having the highest median family income of $148,289, while families with no earners (19,027) have the lowest median family income of $36,854, accounting for 13.8% and 12.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Providence County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners19,027 (12.5%)$36,854
1 Earner48,964 (32.1%)$61,936
2 Earners63,397 (41.6%)$117,542
3+ Earners20,987 (13.8%)$148,289
Total152,375 (100.0%)$93,015

Household Income in Providence County

Household Income Brackets in Providence County

With 47,176 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Providence County, accounting for 18.6% of all households. In contrast, only 13,443 households (5.3%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Providence County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00013,4435.3%
$10,000 to $14,99914,2045.6%
$15,000 to $24,99919,2767.6%
$25,000 to $34,99918,5157.3%
$35,000 to $49,99925,61710.1%
$50,000 to $74,99939,06015.4%
$75,000 to $99,99932,71912.9%
$100,000 to $149,99947,17618.6%
$150,000 to $199,99921,3058.4%
$200,000+22,5748.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Providence County

The median household income in Providence County is $72,579, with the highest median household income of $88,454 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 96,521 households (38.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,216, with 6,731 households (2.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Providence County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,731 (2.6%)$45,216
25 to 44 Years86,896 (34.3%)$79,887
45 to 64 Years96,521 (38.1%)$88,454
65+ Years63,487 (25.0%)$47,209
Total253,635 (100.0%)$72,579

Poverty in Providence County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Providence County

With 12.5% poverty level for males and 14.7% for females among the residents of Providence County, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 695 males (21.0%) and 4,281 females (21.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Providence County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,562 (19.6%)3,278 (19.0%)
5 Years695 (21.0%)718 (20.1%)
6 to 11 Years4,243 (19.6%)4,281 (21.1%)
12 to 14 Years1,987 (16.5%)1,537 (13.6%)
15 Years366 (9.7%)351 (10.9%)
16 and 17 Years1,214 (14.8%)1,248 (15.5%)
18 to 24 Years4,153 (15.5%)5,383 (20.0%)
25 to 34 Years4,816 (9.6%)7,636 (15.6%)
35 to 44 Years4,344 (10.4%)5,094 (12.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,391 (8.5%)4,762 (11.6%)
55 to 64 Years4,678 (11.4%)4,739 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,000 (11.1%)4,164 (13.6%)
75 Years and over2,180 (14.0%)4,038 (16.4%)
Total38,629 (12.5%)47,229 (14.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Providence County

According to the poverty statistics in Providence County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.5% of males and 89.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Providence County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,637 (80.4%)14,019 (81.0%)
5 Years2,621 (79.0%)2,849 (79.9%)
6 to 11 Years17,412 (80.4%)15,958 (78.8%)
12 to 14 Years10,078 (83.5%)9,764 (86.4%)
15 Years3,419 (90.3%)2,868 (89.1%)
16 and 17 Years6,978 (85.2%)6,783 (84.5%)
18 to 24 Years22,693 (84.5%)21,505 (80.0%)
25 to 34 Years45,328 (90.4%)41,313 (84.4%)
35 to 44 Years37,587 (89.6%)36,053 (87.6%)
45 to 54 Years36,679 (91.5%)36,262 (88.4%)
55 to 64 Years36,307 (88.6%)38,655 (89.1%)
65 to 74 Years24,146 (88.9%)26,502 (86.4%)
75 Years and over13,357 (86.0%)20,658 (83.7%)
Total271,242 (87.5%)273,189 (85.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Providence County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Providence County show that 4.5% or 4,487 of the total 100,319 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 24.6%, comprising of 48 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.5%, which includes 2,051 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Providence County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children56,929 (96.5%)2,051 (3.5%)
1 or 2 Children33,705 (95.8%)1,495 (4.3%)
3 or 4 Children5,051 (85.0%)893 (15.0%)
5 or more Children147 (75.4%)48 (24.6%)
Total95,832 (95.5%)4,487 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Providence County

According to the poverty data in Providence County, 13.5% or 2,040 single-father households and 21.7% or 8,007 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 372 households (29.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 102 households (57.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Providence County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children482 (7.0%)1,179 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children1,186 (17.2%)4,919 (26.8%)
3 or 4 Children372 (29.1%)1,807 (47.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)102 (57.0%)
Total2,040 (13.5%)8,007 (21.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Providence County

The poverty data for Providence County shows that 4,487 of the married-couple family households (4.5%) and 10,047 of the single-parent households (19.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (24.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 102 household (57.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Providence County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,051 (3.5%)1,661 (7.7%)
1 or 2 Children1,495 (4.3%)6,105 (24.2%)
3 or 4 Children893 (15.0%)2,179 (42.8%)
5 or more Children48 (24.6%)102 (57.0%)
Total4,487 (4.5%)10,047 (19.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Providence County

Employment by Class of Employer in Providence County

Among the 319,802 employed individuals in Providence County, private company employees (216,942 | 67.8%), not-for-profit organizations (40,179 | 12.6%), and local government employees (18,520 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Providence County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees216,94267.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9,7163.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)13,7114.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations40,17912.6%
Local Government Employees18,5205.8%
State Government Employees12,7024.0%
Federal Government Employees7,5752.4%
Unpaid Family Workers4570.1%
Total319,802100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Providence County

According to the labor force statistics for Providence County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (540,999), 65.1% or 352,190 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 22,188 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.6% or 43,728 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.5% or 2,524 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Providence County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years16,285 (42.9%)2,524 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Years34,334 (71.4%)3,536 (10.3%)
25 to 29 Years42,408 (85.3%)2,841 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years43,728 (86.6%)2,799 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years70,278 (83.6%)3,514 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years66,266 (80.9%)3,578 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years31,140 (75.4%)903 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years28,609 (64.6%)1,173 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years16,261 (27.4%)1,187 (7.3%)
75 Years and over2,893 (6.6%)101 (3.5%)
Total352,190 (65.1%)22,188 (6.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Providence County

According to labor force statistics for Providence County, 80.3% of individuals (282,472) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (351,771) are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 14,689 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.5% or 103,875 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.7% or 2,504 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Providence County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School25,818 (62.3%)4,020 (9.7%)
High School Diploma71,804 (74.1%)6,977 (7.2%)
College / Associate Degree80,814 (83.0%)4,966 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher103,875 (89.5%)3,366 (2.9%)
Total282,472 (80.3%)18,292 (5.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Providence County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Providence County are Community & Social Service (41,060 | 12.5%), Management (31,678 | 9.6%), Education Instruction & Library (22,320 | 6.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (20,523 | 6.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (19,945 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Providence County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Providence County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.4%), Computers & Mathematics (73.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.3%), Health Technologists (74.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (69.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Providence County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16,829 (53.1%)14,849 (46.9%)
Business & Financial7,747 (47.9%)8,426 (52.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14,175 (71.1%)5,770 (28.9%)
Computers & Mathematics7,648 (73.4%)2,777 (26.6%)
Architecture & Engineering4,569 (81.4%)1,047 (18.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,958 (50.1%)1,946 (49.8%)
Community & Social Service 15,605 (38.0%)25,455 (62.0%)
Education, Arts & Media2,349 (30.7%)5,289 (69.3%)
Legal Services & Support1,761 (48.8%)1,844 (51.1%)
Education Instruction & Library7,376 (33.1%)14,944 (66.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4,119 (54.9%)3,378 (45.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5,279 (25.7%)15,244 (74.3%)
Health Technologists3,455 (25.7%)9,974 (74.3%)
Total (Category)59,635 (46.1%)69,744 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)168,473 (51.1%)161,063 (48.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Providence County are Food Preparation & Serving (17,981 | 5.5%), Healthcare Support (14,510 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (12,634 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (8,900 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (7,624 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Providence County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Providence County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.6%), Security & Protection (70.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (66.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.0%), Personal Care & Service (71.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Providence County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,036 (14.0%)12,474 (86.0%)
Security & Protection5,390 (70.7%)2,234 (29.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention3,234 (64.5%)1,780 (35.5%)
Law Enforcement2,156 (82.6%)454 (17.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving8,405 (46.7%)9,576 (53.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8,387 (66.4%)4,247 (33.6%)
Personal Care & Service2,498 (28.1%)6,402 (71.9%)
Total (Category)26,716 (43.3%)34,933 (56.7%)
Total (Overall)168,473 (51.1%)161,063 (48.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Providence County are Office & Administration (38,569 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (30,085 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Providence County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Providence County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related14,899 (49.5%)15,186 (50.5%)
Office & Administration10,505 (27.2%)28,064 (72.8%)
Total (Category)25,404 (37.0%)43,250 (63.0%)
Total (Overall)168,473 (51.1%)161,063 (48.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Providence County are Construction & Extraction (14,275 | 4.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8,711 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (340 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Providence County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Providence County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry278 (81.8%)62 (18.2%)
Construction & Extraction14,136 (99.0%)139 (1.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8,463 (97.2%)248 (2.9%)
Total (Category)22,877 (98.1%)449 (1.9%)
Total (Overall)168,473 (51.1%)161,063 (48.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Providence County are Production (21,752 | 6.6%), Material Moving (12,596 | 3.8%), and Transportation (12,180 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Providence County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Providence County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production14,743 (67.8%)7,009 (32.2%)
Transportation10,607 (87.1%)1,573 (12.9%)
Material Moving8,491 (67.4%)4,105 (32.6%)
Total (Category)33,841 (72.7%)12,687 (27.3%)
Total (Overall)168,473 (51.1%)161,063 (48.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Providence County

Employment Industries in Providence County

The major employment industries in Providence County include Health Care & Social Assistance (54,740 | 16.6%), Retail Trade (38,247 | 11.6%), Manufacturing (36,909 | 11.2%), Educational Services (33,861 | 10.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (22,863 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Providence County

Employment Industries by Sex in Providence County

The Providence County industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.1%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (82.3%), and Utilities (81.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.0%), Educational Services (63.1%), and Enterprise Management (55.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Providence County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting579 (63.3%)335 (36.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction51 (82.3%)11 (17.7%)
Construction18,108 (88.1%)2,443 (11.9%)
Manufacturing23,880 (64.7%)13,029 (35.3%)
Wholesale Trade5,782 (71.0%)2,362 (29.0%)
Retail Trade20,234 (52.9%)18,013 (47.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing12,274 (76.8%)3,703 (23.2%)
Utilities1,241 (81.9%)274 (18.1%)
Information2,153 (53.1%)1,904 (46.9%)
Finance & Insurance8,007 (45.9%)9,448 (54.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,396 (59.6%)1,627 (40.4%)
Professional & Scientific11,449 (56.3%)8,879 (43.7%)
Enterprise Management187 (45.0%)229 (55.0%)
Administrative & Support9,397 (63.1%)5,486 (36.9%)
Educational Services12,495 (36.9%)21,366 (63.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12,035 (22.0%)42,705 (78.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,934 (56.0%)3,088 (44.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services10,315 (45.1%)12,548 (54.9%)
Public Administration7,146 (55.5%)5,733 (44.5%)
Total168,473 (51.1%)161,063 (48.9%)

Education in Providence County

School Enrollment in Providence County

The most common levels of schooling among the 160,498 students in Providence County are college / undergraduate (44,726 | 27.9%), high school (31,358 | 19.5%), and middle school (29,219 | 18.2%).
School Enrollment in Providence County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,5154.7%
Kindergarten7,3874.6%
Elementary School29,08918.1%
Middle School29,21918.2%
High School31,35819.5%
College / Undergraduate44,72627.9%
Graduate / Professional11,2047.0%
Total160,498100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Providence County

Out of a total of 160,498 students who are enrolled in schools in Providence County, 44,618 (27.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 115,880 (72.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9,437 (53.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19,754 (87.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Providence County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,329 (68.6%)1,980 (31.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old28,648 (86.3%)4,549 (13.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds32,259 (87.2%)4,739 (12.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds19,754 (87.5%)2,819 (12.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8,372 (47.0%)9,437 (53.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11,415 (47.5%)12,600 (52.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,044 (52.0%)5,584 (48.0%)
35 Years and over5,017 (63.0%)2,952 (37.0%)
Total115,880 (72.2%)44,618 (27.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Providence County

Business (28,641 | 18.5%), education (15,658 | 10.1%), science & technology (14,747 | 9.5%), social sciences (11,701 | 7.5%), and psychology (10,925 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 154,951 individuals in Providence County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Providence County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6,0383.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural10,0676.5%
Physical & Health Sciences3,6762.4%
Psychology10,9257.0%
Social Sciences11,7017.5%
Engineering9,3096.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,0090.6%
Science & Technology14,7479.5%
Business28,64118.5%
Education15,65810.1%
Literature & Languages10,1586.6%
Liberal Arts & History8,0425.2%
Visual & Performing Arts9,4936.1%
Communications5,3293.4%
Arts & Humanities10,1586.6%
Total154,951100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Providence County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Providence County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Providence County are males with 2 vehicles (70,744, accounting for 43.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (65,414, making up 46.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Providence County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle7,520 (4.6%)6,412 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle37,563 (23.1%)39,200 (25.8%)
2 Vehicles70,744 (43.5%)65,414 (43.1%)
3 Vehicles30,025 (18.5%)26,727 (17.6%)
4 Vehicles11,292 (7.0%)9,911 (6.5%)
5 or more Vehicles5,342 (3.3%)4,257 (2.8%)
Total162,486 (100.0%)151,921 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Providence County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Providence County are 15 to 19 minutes (51,815 commuters, 17.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (49,135 commuters, 16.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (43,962 commuters, 15.1%).
Commute Time in Providence County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6,2332.1%
5 to 9 Minutes24,2658.3%
10 to 14 Minutes43,96215.1%
15 to 19 Minutes51,81517.8%
20 to 24 Minutes49,13516.9%
25 to 29 Minutes18,9366.5%
30 to 34 Minutes35,41512.2%
35 to 39 Minutes8,4762.9%
40 to 44 Minutes11,0013.8%
45 to 59 Minutes20,1996.9%
60 to 89 Minutes14,7845.1%
90 or more Minutes6,9402.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Providence County

The most common commute times in Providence County are 20 to 24 minutes (23,715 commuters, 15.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (28,515 commuters, 20.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Providence County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,932 (1.9%)3,301 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes11,936 (7.9%)12,329 (8.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes21,256 (14.1%)22,706 (16.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes23,300 (15.4%)28,515 (20.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes23,715 (15.7%)25,420 (18.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes10,145 (6.7%)8,791 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes19,986 (13.2%)15,429 (11.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,445 (2.9%)4,031 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes6,127 (4.1%)4,874 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes13,153 (8.7%)7,046 (5.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes9,382 (6.2%)5,402 (3.8%)
90 or more Minutes4,638 (3.1%)2,302 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Providence County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Providence County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (22,108, 14.6%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (21,783, 15.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Providence County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM8,123 (5.4%)3,746 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6,548 (4.3%)3,144 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7,846 (5.2%)3,949 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15,533 (10.3%)8,952 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM16,197 (10.7%)12,766 (9.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM22,108 (14.6%)21,036 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM15,982 (10.6%)18,522 (13.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM14,915 (9.9%)21,783 (15.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM7,791 (5.2%)9,141 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM8,957 (5.9%)9,987 (7.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,315 (2.2%)4,887 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,868 (1.2%)2,788 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM11,727 (7.8%)11,768 (8.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10,105 (6.7%)7,677 (5.5%)
Total151,015 (100.0%)140,146 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Providence County

Occupancy by Ownership in Providence County

Of the total 253,635 dwellings in Providence County, owner-occupied units account for 141,473 (55.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 112,162 (44.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Providence County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units141,47355.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units112,16244.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units253,635100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Providence County

Occupancy by Household Size in Providence County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household80,04431.6%
2-Person Household80,82231.9%
3-Person Household40,47616.0%
4+ Person Household52,29320.6%
Total Housing Units253,635100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Providence County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Providence County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household32,109 (40.1%)47,935 (59.9%)
2-Person Household50,385 (62.3%)30,437 (37.7%)
3-Person Household24,464 (60.4%)16,012 (39.6%)
4+ Person Household34,515 (66.0%)17,778 (34.0%)
Total Housing Units141,473 (55.8%)112,162 (44.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Providence County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Providence County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11,349 (36.3%)19,931 (63.7%)
High School Diploma33,929 (49.5%)34,605 (50.5%)
College/Associate Degree38,861 (57.6%)28,627 (42.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher57,334 (66.4%)28,999 (33.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Providence County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Providence County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years50,59420.0%
35 to 44 Years43,03317.0%
45 to 54 Years45,54918.0%
55 to 64 Years50,97220.1%
65 to 74 Years36,42914.4%
75 to 84 Years18,0717.1%
85 Years and Over8,9873.5%
Total253,635100.0%

Housing Finances in Providence County

Median Income by Occupancy in Providence County

Median Income by Occupancy in Providence County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied141,473 (55.8%)$102,924
Renter-Occupied112,162 (44.2%)$43,112
Average253,635 (100.0%)$72,579

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Providence County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Providence County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,932 (1.4%)6,060 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,254 (0.9%)4,084 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,215 (1.6%)11,884 (10.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,464 (1.7%)7,285 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,717 (1.9%)6,774 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,806 (4.8%)11,762 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99911,286 (8.0%)14,266 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99920,456 (14.5%)18,599 (16.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99919,324 (13.7%)13,295 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99935,038 (24.8%)12,172 (10.8%)
$150,000 or more37,981 (26.9%)5,981 (5.3%)
Total141,473 (100.0%)112,162 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Providence County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Providence County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,686 (1.2%)9,230 (8.2%)
$300 to $4994,088 (2.9%)7,253 (6.5%)
$500 to $79917,451 (12.3%)9,190 (8.2%)
$800 to $99914,373 (10.2%)12,714 (11.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49923,220 (16.4%)42,236 (37.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99931,086 (22.0%)18,749 (16.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49924,926 (17.6%)6,490 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99912,687 (9.0%)1,583 (1.4%)
$3,000 or more11,956 (8.5%)1,131 (1.0%)
Total141,473 (100.0%)112,162 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Providence County

Housing Structures in Providence County

Housing Structures in Providence County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached118,48146.7%
Single Unit, Attached9,4713.7%
2 Unit Apartments34,89213.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments38,26915.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13,8765.5%
10 or more Apartments37,66914.8%
Mobile Home / Other9770.4%
Total253,635100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Providence County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Providence County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached107,915 (91.1%)10,566 (8.9%)
Single Unit, Attached6,030 (63.7%)3,441 (36.3%)
2 Unit Apartments14,621 (41.9%)20,271 (58.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7,276 (19.0%)30,993 (81.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,476 (10.6%)12,400 (89.4%)
10 or more Apartments3,343 (8.9%)34,326 (91.1%)
Mobile Home / Other812 (83.1%)165 (16.9%)
Total141,473 (55.8%)112,162 (44.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Providence County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Providence County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room301 (0.2%)7,005 (6.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms4,096 (2.9%)31,296 (27.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms45,904 (32.5%)51,744 (46.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms56,701 (40.1%)18,725 (16.7%)
8 or more Rooms34,471 (24.4%)3,392 (3.0%)
Total141,473 (100.0%)112,162 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Providence County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Providence County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas84,332 (59.6%)73,541 (65.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,529 (3.2%)3,816 (3.4%)
Electricity6,379 (4.5%)22,608 (20.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene43,184 (30.5%)10,303 (9.2%)
Coal or Coke32 (0.0%)84 (0.1%)
All other Fuels2,490 (1.8%)653 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used527 (0.4%)1,157 (1.0%)
Total141,473 (100.0%)112,162 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Providence County

Household Vehicle Usage in Providence County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4,729 (3.3%)23,924 (21.3%)
1 Vehicle41,675 (29.5%)56,560 (50.4%)
2 Vehicles63,703 (45.0%)25,833 (23.0%)
3 or more Vehicles31,366 (22.2%)5,845 (5.2%)
Total141,473 (100.0%)112,162 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Providence County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Providence County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units44,15097,323
Median Property Value$302,000$314,000
Median Household Income$75,974$29,456
Monthly Housing Costs$814$11,692
Real Estate Taxes$4,451$1,526

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Providence County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Providence County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,547 (3.5%)2,116 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999682 (1.5%)812 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99919,619 (44.4%)41,928 (43.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99916,863 (38.2%)39,562 (40.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,256 (7.4%)9,218 (9.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,340 (3.0%)2,422 (2.5%)
$1,000,000 or more843 (1.9%)1,265 (1.3%)
Total44,150 (100.0%)97,323 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Providence County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Providence County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,795 (4.1%)3,164 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,448 (10.1%)1,391 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,378 (7.6%)2,948 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,079 (11.5%)3,428 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,050 (16.0%)6,207 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,636 (12.8%)13,406 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9998,239 (18.7%)13,688 (14.1%)
$150,000 or more8,525 (19.3%)26,799 (27.5%)
Total44,150 (100.0%)97,323 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Providence County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Providence County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x8,667 (19.6%)112,583 (115.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x7,472 (16.9%)25,721 (26.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x6,911 (15.7%)26,820 (27.6%)
4.0x or more20,604 (46.7%)16,256 (16.7%)
Total44,150 (100.0%)97,323 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Providence County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Providence County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,551 (3.5%)242 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,270 (2.9%)2,207 (2.3%)
$800 to $1,49939,832 (90.2%)3,416 (3.5%)
Total44,150 (100.0%)97,323 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Providence County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Providence County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Providence County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years42,267 (97.3%)1,172 (2.7%)
6 to 18 Years96,055 (96.4%)3,615 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years63,148 (92.5%)5,141 (7.5%)
26 to 34 Years81,302 (90.4%)8,586 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years76,432 (92.1%)6,549 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years75,847 (93.6%)5,214 (6.4%)
55 to 64 Years81,352 (96.4%)3,015 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years57,110 (98.8%)702 (1.2%)
75 Years and older39,903 (99.2%)330 (0.8%)
Total613,416 (94.7%)34,324 (5.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Providence County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Providence County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born42,267 (97.3%)1,172 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen96,055 (96.4%)3,615 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen63,148 (92.5%)5,141 (7.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Providence County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Providence County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00071,479 (94.8%)3,922 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99983,817 (92.0%)7,250 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99989,795 (93.6%)6,102 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99980,044 (93.6%)5,451 (6.4%)
$100,000 and over269,951 (96.1%)10,936 (3.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Providence County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Providence County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 620,879 (48.1%)24,256 (55.8%)
6 to 18 Years41,485 (41.6%)60,994 (61.2%)
19 to 25 Years15,639 (22.9%)49,739 (72.8%)
25 to 34 Years24,106 (26.8%)60,399 (67.2%)
35 to 44 Years19,418 (23.4%)60,156 (72.5%)
45 to 54 Years20,126 (24.8%)59,063 (72.9%)
55 to 64 Years23,566 (27.9%)61,795 (73.3%)
65 to 74 Years53,728 (92.9%)31,033 (53.7%)
75 Years and over39,646 (98.5%)20,044 (49.8%)
Total258,593 (39.9%)427,479 (66.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Providence County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Providence County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years48 (0.3%)189 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years4,204 (8.4%)2,573 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years7,011 (8.3%)7,129 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years17,201 (14.0%)19,920 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years7,150 (26.3%)7,710 (25.1%)
75 Years and over6,980 (44.9%)11,585 (46.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Providence County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Providence County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (0.1%)105 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years275 (0.5%)348 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years973 (1.2%)560 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,703 (3.0%)2,934 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,512 (9.2%)1,492 (4.9%)
75 Years and over3,634 (23.4%)4,132 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Providence County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (0.2%)84 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years661 (1.3%)608 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years962 (1.1%)1,239 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,680 (3.0%)3,141 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,076 (4.0%)1,395 (4.5%)
75 Years and over1,271 (8.2%)2,151 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Providence County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,362 (6.7%)1,966 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years4,929 (5.9%)4,521 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years7,305 (5.9%)9,015 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,757 (6.5%)1,708 (5.6%)
75 Years and over2,009 (12.9%)2,909 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Providence County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years267 (0.5%)144 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,200 (1.4%)1,026 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years8,368 (6.8%)10,297 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,052 (14.9%)5,674 (18.5%)
75 Years and over3,940 (25.4%)7,667 (31.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Providence County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years657 (1.3%)316 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years747 (0.9%)616 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,608 (2.9%)4,258 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,625 (6.0%)1,580 (5.1%)
75 Years and over2,117 (13.6%)3,420 (13.9%)

Technology Access in Providence County

Computing Device Access in Providence County

Computing Device Access in Providence County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop189,21174.6%
Smartphone216,31885.3%
Tablet154,52960.9%
No Computing Device20,3218.0%
Total253,635100.0%

Internet Access in Providence County

Internet Access in Providence County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3710.2%
Broadband Home187,58674.0%
Cellular Data Only29,30311.6%
Satellite Internet9,2813.7%
No Internet31,48712.4%
Total253,635100.0%

Providence County Summary

Providence County, Rhode Island is located in the northeastern corner of the state and is the most populous county in the state. It is bordered by the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut, and is home to the city of Providence, the state capital. The county covers an area of 534 square miles and has a population of 626,667 as of the 2020 census.

History

Providence County was established in 1703, when the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations was divided into three counties: Providence, Kent, and Bristol. The county was named after the city of Providence, which was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams. The city was named after the divine providence of God, which Williams believed had led him to the area.
The county has a long and rich history, and was the site of many important events in the American Revolution. In 1776, the Battle of Rhode Island was fought in the county, and in 1777, the Continental Army established its headquarters in Providence. The county was also the site of the first U.S. Mint, which was established in 1793.

Geography

Providence County is located in the northeastern corner of Rhode Island, and is bordered by the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut. The county is divided into two parts by the Blackstone River, which runs through the center of the county. The northern part of the county is mostly rural, while the southern part is more urbanized.
The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including Lincoln Woods State Park, Colt State Park, and Roger Williams Park. The county also contains several rivers, including the Blackstone, Woonasquatucket, and Moshassuck.

Economy

Providence County is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries and businesses. The county is home to several major employers, including Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, and the Providence Public Schools. The county is also home to several large corporations, such as Citizens Bank, Textron, and CVS Health.
The county is also home to a thriving tourism industry, with many attractions, such as the Rhode Island State House, the Roger Williams Park Zoo, and the Providence Performing Arts Center. The county is also home to several museums, such as the Rhode Island School of Design Museum and the RISD Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Providence County had a population of 626,667. The population is racially diverse, with the largest racial group being White (63.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.2%), Black or African American (13.2%), and Asian (4.3%). The median household income in the county is $60,845, and the median age is 38.7 years.

Conclusion

Providence County, Rhode Island is a diverse and vibrant county located in the northeastern corner of the state. The county has a long and rich history, and is home to a variety of industries and businesses. The county is also home to several parks and recreational areas, as well as a thriving tourism industry. The population of the county is racially diverse, and the median household income is $60,845.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Providence County?
Total Population of Providence County is 657,984.
What is the Total Male Population of Providence County?
Total Male Population of Providence County is 323,700.
What is the Total Female Population of Providence County?
Total Female Population of Providence County is 334,284.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Providence County?
There are 96.83 Males per 100 Females in Providence County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Providence County?
There are 103.27 Females per 100 Males in Providence County.
What is the Median Population Age in Providence County?
Median Population Age in Providence County is 37.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Providence County
Average Family Size in Providence County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Providence County
Average Household Size in Providence County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Providence County?
Per Capita income in Providence County is $38,191.
What is the Median Family Income in Providence County?
Median Family Income in Providence County is $93,015.
What is the Median Household income in Providence County?
Median Household Income in Providence County is $72,579.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Providence County?
Income or Wage Gap in Providence County is 22.5%.
Women in Providence County earn 77.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Providence County?
Family Income Deficit in Providence County is $11,155.
Families that are below poverty line in Providence County earn $11,155 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Providence County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Providence County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Providence County?
There are 352,190 People in the Labor Forcein in Providence County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Providence County?
65.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Providence County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Providence County?
Unemployment Rate in Providence County is 6.3%.