Providence County, Rhode Island Demographics 2026

Name: Providence County, Rhode Island Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Providence County, Rhode Island has a population of 664,854, the 1st most populous county in Rhode Island. The median household income is $78,787 and the median home value is $373,600. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Providence County Quick Facts

Population 664,854

Median Household Income $78,787

Median Home Value $373,600

Poverty Rate 13.4%

Unemployment Rate 6.6%

Median Age 38.0 years

Homeownership Rate 56.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.3%

High School Graduation 86.5%

Cities/Places 15

Population 664,854 1st of 5

Median Income $78,787 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.4%

Unemployment 6.6%

How Providence County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	658,977	664,854	+0.9%
Median household income	$78,204	$78,787	+0.7%
Median home value	$339,100	$373,600	+10.2%

Median Household Income

Providence

$78,787

$87,796

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Providence

$373,600

$404,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.8%

$25K-$50K 15.7%

$50K-$100K 28.4%

$100K+ 39.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

10.7%

Employment

6.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

65.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.9%

Renter 43.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,312/mo 20.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

25.3%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

22.5%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 50 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Providence County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Providence	191,767	$68,119	20.7%	$362,200
Cranston	83,250	$90,206	10.2%	$378,300
Pawtucket	75,893	$68,310	13.3%	$325,500
East Providence	47,281	$75,912	10.1%	$365,500
Woonsocket	43,521	$61,059	18.7%	$311,000
Central Falls	22,701	$49,285	24.6%	$352,100
Valley Falls	12,657	$92,901	4.1%	$375,200
Cumberland Hill	8,648	$130,506	4.7%	$394,300
Greenville	8,296	$97,234	4.8%	$434,700
Pascoag	4,410	$121,369	11.4%	$365,000
Chepachet	1,923	$92,971	3.5%	$279,400
Harrisville	1,767	$62,535	11.4%	$355,000
Harmony	1,006	$120,235	14.0%	$341,400
Foster Center	358	$78,026	4.5%	$437,000
Clayville	296	$125,174	0.0%	$390,000

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Population Overview

Providence County is located in Rhode Island with a total population of 664,854. It is the 1st most populous county out of 5 in Rhode Island. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Providence County is 38.0 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 40.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Providence County is $78,787. This is 10% lower than the state median of $87,796. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $373,600. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $404,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 63.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Providence County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.6%.

Education

32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Providence County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Rhode Island and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Providence County, Rhode Island?

Providence County has a population of 664,854, making it the 1st most populous county in Rhode Island.

What is the median income in Providence County?

The median household income in Providence County is $78,787 with a poverty rate of 13.4%.

How many cities are in Providence County, Rhode Island?

Providence County contains 15 Census-designated places.