Census Bureau data for Providence city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Providence city
- What is the median household income in Providence city?
- The median household income in Providence city is $53,208 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Providence city?
- The poverty rate in Providence city is 15.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Providence city?
- $66,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Providence city?
- The median gross rent in Providence city is $623 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Providence city residents have a college degree?
- 16.0% of adults in Providence city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,861
Median Income
$53,208
Median Home Value
$66,800
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$27,079 (+103.6%)
Home Value:
+$16,000 (+31.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-11.2 pp (-42.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.0 pp (+23.1%)
Unemployment:
0.0 pp (+0%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,861
Median Age
46.0
Female
45.0%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 84.4%
Black 14.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$53,208
±$9,438
-$9,209 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$61,175
Median Family Income
$58,577
Poverty Rate
15.2%
+3.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
19.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
20.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.7%
$10–15k
9.9%
$15–25k
10.2%
$25–35k
9.5%
$35–50k
15.7%
$50–75k
27.2%
$75–100k
7.4%
$100–150k
15.6%
$150–200k
1.6%
$200k+
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,520
Owner-Occupied
63.5%
Renter-Occupied
36.5%
Vacancy Rate
15.1%
Median Home Value
$66,800
-$125,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$623
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
5.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
33.1%
$50–100k
44.6%
$100–200k
4.5%
$200–300k
4.4%
$300–500k
4.2%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
31.8%
$500–1k
63.9%
$1–1.5k
2.3%
$2.5–3.5k
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.7%
1 vehicle
26.0%
2 vehicles
42.7%
3+
24.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.1%
Single-fam. att.
7.5%
5–19 units
5.5%
20+ units
3.4%
Mobile home
10.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.6%
1940–1969
8.8%
1970–1999
11.7%
2000–2009
12.0%
2010+
2.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.0%
-11.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.6%
Some College / Associate
20.9%
Less Than High School
5.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
+1.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.4%
Self-Employed
5.9%
Government Workers
10.9%
Private For-Profit
83.2%
Industry
Manufacturing
36.6%
Edu/Health
18.9%
Agriculture
9.3%
Prof. Services
8.8%
Retail
5.7%
Arts/Entmt.
5.5%
Construction
5.0%
Finance
4.6%
Public Admin
2.2%
Transportation
1.5%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Production
38.3%
Management
23.5%
Sales
15.2%
Construction
11.7%
Food Prep
11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
32.2 min
Drove Alone
68.0%
Carpool
26.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.4%
Walked
4.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,290
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.5%
5–9
3.9%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
10.6%
35–44
10.2%
45–54
16.1%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
13.2%
75–84
13.1%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 17.0%
Working age (18–64): 83.0%
65 and over: 19.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.8%
With a Disability
33.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
98.7%
Uninsured
1.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.8%
Has a Computer
90.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023