Pawtucket, RI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
71,844
Unemployment
7.1%
Poverty
15.6%
Median Home
$194,600
Median Income
$50,476
Median Rent
$920
Pawtucket SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
7
Pawtucket, RI Crime Report
1,933
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,683.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
8.35%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pawtucket / 100k People |
Rhode Island / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,933 | 2,683.6 | 1,755.9 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 293 | 406.8 | 221.1 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 47 | 65.3 | 39.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 188 | 261.0 | 132.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,640 | 2,276.8 | 1,534.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 315 | 437.3 | 219.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,146 | 1,591.0 | 1,187.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 179 | 248.5 | 128.2 | 219.9 |
Pawtucket, RI Cost Of Living
107
Pawtucket's Overall Cost Of Living
Pawtucket's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Pawtucket | Rhode Island | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 115 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 107 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 120 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 124 | 124 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 71,844 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 71,756 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 71,770 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 71,389 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 71,395 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 71,313 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 71,163 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 71,246 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 71,382 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 71,662 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pawtucket
| Race | Pawtucket | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.2% | 72.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 15.9% | 5.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 3.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 25.3% | 15.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Pawtucket
| Gender | Pawtucket | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pawtucket for adults over 25
| Education | Pawtucket | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 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 | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 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 | 8.1% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.4% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 8.0% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 16.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 7.1% | 7.7% |
