Pawtucket, RI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
71,821
Unemployment
7.2%
Poverty
14.1%
Median Home
$213,700
Median Income
$52,902
Median Rent
$933
Pawtucket SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
7
Pawtucket, RI Crime Report
1,784Total Crimes
2,477.2Total Crimes / 100k People
5.59%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pawtucket / 100k People |
Rhode Island / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,784 | 2,477.2 | 1,476.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 288 | 399.9 | 230.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 36 | 50.0 | 31.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 207 | 287.4 | 157.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,496 | 2,077.3 | 1,245.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 217 | 301.3 | 166.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,066 | 1,480.2 | 935.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 213 | 295.8 | 142.7 | 246.0 |
Pawtucket, RI Cost Of Living
109Pawtucket's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Pawtucket | Rhode Island | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 117 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 118 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 118 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 125 | 127 | 100 | |
Pawtucket, RI Photos
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Rankings for Pawtucket in Rhode Island
Map Of Pawtucket, RI
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Population over time in Pawtucket
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 71,821 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 71,756 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 71,770 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 71,389 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 71,395 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 71,313 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 71,163 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 71,246 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 71,382 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 71,662 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pawtucket
| Race | Pawtucket | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.7% | 71.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 15.4% | 5.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 25.0% | 15.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Pawtucket
| Gender | Pawtucket | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pawtucket for adults over 25
| Education | Pawtucket | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Pawtucket, Rhode Island
| Income | Pawtucket | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 7.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.2% | 18.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 7.7% | 8.3% |
