Providence Population Demographics
According to US population projections for 2022, the estimated population of Providence is 189,697. 26.65% is under 18, while 10.57% is over 65.
A closer look at the age demography reveals that 5.63% of the population was five years old or younger, 26.65% were 18 years or younger and 19.72% were aged 65 years and over. The gender split in the state was nearly even, with 50.47% female and 49.53% male.
Providence Housing
According to the US Census, Providence has 78,329 housing units. The average owner-occupied housing unit rate in Providence was 87.04%. At the same time, the city's median value of owner-occupied homes was $291,200
Providence Racial Demographics
In 2020, the US Census estimated that White Alone and Some Other Race Alone constitute 64.62% of Providence's population. Residents of the city who were Black Or African American Alone, made up 13.54% of the total population.
Other racial groups include Asian Alone, constituting 6.05% of the city's population and American Indian And Alaska Native Alone at 1.54%
| Race | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White Alone | 37.71% |
| Some Other Race Alone | 26.91% |
| Black Or African American Alone | 13.54% |
| Asian Alone | 6.05% |
| American Indian And Alaska Native Alone | 1.54% |
| White Black Or African American | 1.13% |
How Educated is Providence
According to Census estimates, in 2021, 17.2% of Providence residents had a bachelor's degree, while 16.7% had a graduate or professional degree.
Overall, 33.90% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Education Attainment (Population 25 Years and Older) in Providence City | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High School Graduate Or Higher | 69.5% |
| Some College Or Associates Degree | 50.4% |
| Bachelors Degree Or Higher | 28.6% |
| High School Graduate Includes Equivalency | 26.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17.2% |
| Graduate Or Professional Degree | 16.7% |
Average Income in Providence
The median household income in Providence is $60,970. This figure is significantly (approximately 0.00%) less than the state average of $60,970.
Estimates by family type revealed that families earned an average of $68,136 per year, while married-couple families earned an average of $98,279.
A closer examination of the income groups of Providence households revealed that the largest income group consisted of households with an annual income between $50,000 and $74,999. Other groups with yearly high household incomes include those between $100,000 and $149,999 (14.6%) and those with incomes exceeding $200,000 (8.7%). 10.8% of households in the City of Angels had an annual income of less than $10,000.
Median Income by Type of Family
| Type of Family | Income |
|---|---|
| Families | $68,136 |
| Married-couple families | $98,279 |
| Nonfamily households | $41,693 |