Providence, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 112, Providence's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Providence is a small community located in Alabama, within Marengo County. The total population is 112. It ranks as the 554th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Providence is 62.8 years. This is 60% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 10.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 26.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Providence is $50,000. This is 22% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Providence, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $165,900. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Providence has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.5%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (12.5% vs 5.6%).

Education

7.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Providence, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.