Providence, RI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

179,494

Unemployment

7.8%

Poverty

25.5%

Median Home

$200,300

Median Income

$45,610

Median Rent

$994

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Providence SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Providence, RI Crime Report

6,305
Total Crimes

3,507.4
Total Crimes / 100k People

41.62%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Providence / 100k People	Rhode Island / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	6,305	3,507.4	1,755.9	2,476.7

Violent Crime	892	496.2	221.1	366.7
Murder	13	7.2	2.4	5.0
Robbery	241	134.1	39.5	81.6
Aggravated Assault	532	295.9	132.9	250.2
Property Crime	5,413	3,011.2	1,534.8	2,109.9
Burglary	715	397.7	219.1	340.5
Larceny	4,224	2,349.8	1,187.5	1,549.5
Car Theft	474	263.7	128.2	219.9

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Providence, RI Cost Of Living

108
Providence's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Providence	Rhode Island	National Average
Overall	108	115	100

Services	115	115	100
Groceries	105	105	100
Health	107	107	100
Housing	95	120	100
Transportation	110	110	100
Utilities	124	124	100

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Providence Articles

Worst Neighborhoods In Providence

Rankings for Providence in Rhode Island

Ranks #19 in Cheapest Places To Live In Rhode Island

Ranks #74 in Worst Places To Live In Rhode Island

Ranks #131 in Most Dangerous Cities In Rhode Island

Map Of Providence, RI

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Population over time in Providence

Year	Population	% Change
2019	179,494	0.0%
2018	179,435	-0.0%
2017	179,509	0.4%
2016	178,851	0.1%
2015	178,680	0.1%
2014	178,562	0.3%
2013	178,056	-0.1%
2012	178,185	0.0%
2011	178,130	-0.1%
2010	178,286	-

Race / Ethnicity in Providence

White

33.1% (59,356)

African American

13.9% (24,947)

American Indian

0.7% (1,224)

Asian

5.9% (10,568)

Hawaiian

0.1% (238)

Other

0.4% (679)

Two Or More

2.6% (4,725)

Hispanic

43.3% (77,757)

Race	Providence	RI	USA
White	33.1%	72.0%	60.7%
African American	13.9%	5.7%	12.3%
American Indian	0.7%	0.3%	0.7%
Asian	5.9%	3.3%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.7%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.6%	2.4%	2.4%
Hispanic	43.3%	15.4%	18.0%

Gender in Providence

Female

51.6% (92,620)

Male

48.4% (86,874)

Gender	Providence	RI	USA
Female	51.6%	51.4%	50.8%
Male	48.4%	48.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Providence for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

10.0% (17,949)

9-12th Grade

8.0% (14,359)

High School / GED

31.0% (55,643)

Some College

15.0% (26,924)

Associate's Degree

5.0% (8,974)

Bachelor's Degree

16.0% (28,719)

Master's Degree

9.0% (16,154)

Professional Degree

3.0% (5,384)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (5,384)

Education	Providence	RI	USA
< 9th Grade	10.0%	6.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	8.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	31.0%	28.0%	27.0%
Some College	15.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	5.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	16.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Providence, Rhode Island

Less than $10,000

12.1% (2,174,900)

$10,000 to $14,999

8.1% (1,445,472)

$15,000 to $24,999

12.0% (2,147,259)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.0% (1,614,808)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.4% (2,051,534)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.7% (2,991,033)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.1% (1,988,978)

$100,000 to $149,999

10.0% (1,791,128)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.4% (796,929)

$200,000 or more

5.3% (947,354)

Income	Providence	RI	USA
Less than $10,000	12.1%	6.3%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	8.1%	5.1%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	12.0%	8.5%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.0%	8.0%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.4%	10.9%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.7%	16.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.1%	13.3%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	10.0%	16.9%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.4%	7.8%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	5.3%	7.1%	7.7%