Providence County Summary

Life in Providence County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Providence County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Providence County:

  • The population in Providence County is 658,977.

  • The median home value in Providence County is $439,560.

  • The median income in Providence County is $78,204.

  • The median rent in Providence County is $1,242.

  • The unemployment rate in Providence County is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Providence County is 13.0%.

  • The average high in Providence County is 63.6° and there are 98.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Providence County

List Of Cities & Towns in Providence County

Providence, RI Population 190,214

Cranston, RI Population 82,632

Pawtucket, RI Population 75,280

East Providence, RI Population 46,970

Woonsocket, RI Population 43,074

Central Falls, RI Population 22,481

Valley Falls, RI Population 12,370

Cumberland Hill, RI Population 8,638

Greenville, RI Population 8,586

Pascoag, RI Population 4,081

Chepachet, RI Population 1,819

Harrisville, RI Population 1,816

Harmony, RI Population 1,094

Foster Center, RI Population 328

Clayville, RI Population 184

Map Of Providence County

Providence County, RI Weather

  • The average high in Providence County is 63.6°.

  • There are 81.61 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 98.9 inches of rain each year with 14.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:48 hours of sun each day in Providence County.

StatProvidence County
Mean High63.6
Nice Days81.61
Rainfall98.9
Snowfall14.4
Sunny Hours4:48
63.6°
Average High
98.9
Inches of Rain

Providence County Photos

Cranstonc Rhode Island
Source: Wikipedia User thisisbossi | CC BY-SA 2.0
Bsunset
Source: Wikipedia User SamFaz23 at en.wikipedia | GFDL
World War I Memorial And Taunton Plazac East Providence Ri
Source: Wikipedia User John Phelan | CC BY-SA 3.0
Wtaer
Source: Wikipedia
Hennschool
Source: Wikipedia | GFDL
Nathaniel Jenks House Pawtucket Ri
Source: Public Domain

Providence County Demographics

Population over time in Providence County

The current population in Providence County is 658,977. The population has increased 3.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 656,672 3.2%
2022 636,161 0.1%
2021 635,737 -

Gender in Providence County

  • Providence County is 50.9% female with 335,226 female residents.

  • Providence County is 49.1% male with 323,750 male residents.

Female
50.9% (335,226)
Male
49.1% (323,750)
Gender Providence County RI USA
Female 50.9% 51.0% 50.5%
Male 49.1% 49.0% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Providence County

Providence County is:

  • 57.6% White with 379,663 White residents.

  • 7.2% African American with 47,246 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 1,219 American Indian residents.

  • 4.1% Asian with 27,169 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 367 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.1% Other with 6,971 Other residents.

  • 4.9% Two Or More with 32,249 Two Or More residents.

  • 24.9% Hispanic with 164,093 Hispanic residents.

White
57.6% (379,663)
African American
7.2% (47,246)
American Indian
0.2% (1,219)
Asian
4.1% (27,169)
Hawaiian
0.1% (367)
Other
1.1% (6,971)
Two Or More
4.9% (32,249)
Hispanic
24.9% (164,093)

Table: Providence County By Race

Race Providence County RI USA
White 57.6% 69.1% 58.2%
African American 7.2% 5.0% 12.0%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 4.1% 3.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 1.1% 0.8% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.9% 4.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 24.9% 17.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Providence County, Rhode Island

  • 4.9% of households in Providence County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.3% of households in Providence County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Providence County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Providence County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Providence County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Providence County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Providence County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Providence County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Providence County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Providence County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.9% (32,470)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (34,723)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.0% (45,981)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.5% (43,065)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.7% (63,776)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.0% (99,052)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (84,807)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.9% (124,455)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.4% (62,235)
$200,000 or more
10.4% (68,408)
Income Providence County RI USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 4.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.0% 6.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.5% 5.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.7% 9.0% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.0% 14.2% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.9% 19.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.4% 10.6% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 10.4% 12.9% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Providence County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Providence County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Providence County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Providence County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Providence County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Providence County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Providence County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Providence County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Providence County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Providence County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (32,948)
9-12th Grade
7% (46,128)
High School / GED
28% (191,103)
Some College
18% (118,615)
Associate's Degree
8% (52,718)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (131,795)
Master's Degree
9% (59,307)
Professional Degree
2% (13,179)
Doctorate Degree
2% (13,179)
Education Providence County RI USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 28% 27% 26%
Some College 18% 18% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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