Providence, RI
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Providence, Rhode Island Summary
Life in Providence research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Providence over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Providence:
The population in Providence is 189,715.
The median home value in Providence is $365,946.
The median income in Providence is $61,365.
The cost of living in Providence is 106 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Providence is $1,214.
The unemployment rate in Providence is 7.2%.
The poverty rate in Providence is 21.3%.
The average high in Providence is 59.9° and the average low is 42.4°.
Providence SnackAbility
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Providence, RI Crime Report
Crime in Providence summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Providence. Key points include:
There were 5,429 total crimes in Providence in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Providence is 2,871.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Providence is 340.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Providence is 2,531.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Providence is 23.55% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Providence Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Providence / 100k People |
Rhode Island / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,429 | 2,871.5 | 1,476.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 643 | 340.1 | 230.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 7 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 136 | 71.9 | 31.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 435 | 230.1 | 157.5 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 4,786 | 2,531.4 | 1,245.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 385 | 203.6 | 166.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 3,687 | 1,950.1 | 935.9 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 714 | 377.6 | 142.7 | 282.7 |
Providence, RI Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Providence summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Providence. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Rhode Island. Key points include:
The cost of living in Providence is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Providence is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Providence is $365,946.
The median income in Providence is $61,365.
Providence's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Providence Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Providence | Rhode Island | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 115 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 106 | 100 | |
| Housing | 93 | 116 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 126 | 118 | 100 | |
Providence, RI Weather
The average high in Providence is 59.9° and the average low is 42.4°.
There are 78.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.8 inches of precipitation each year with 35.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Providence |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.7 |
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Providence Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Providence
The current population in Providence is 189,715. The population has increased 6.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 189,715 | 5.7% |
| 2021 | 179,435 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 179,509 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 178,851 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 178,680 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 178,562 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 178,056 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 178,185 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 178,130 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 178,286 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Providence
Providence is:
34.4% White with 65,338 White residents.
12.7% African American with 24,084 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 612 American Indian residents.
6.3% Asian with 11,902 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 43 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 1,638 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 5,309 Two Or More residents.
42.6% Hispanic with 80,789 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Providence | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.4% | 69.8% | 58.9% |
| African American | 12.7% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 42.6% | 16.7% | 18.7% |
Gender in Providence
Providence is 51.5% female with 97,717 female residents.
Providence is 48.5% male with 91,997 male residents.
| Gender | Providence | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Providence for adults over 25
9.0% of adults in Providence completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Providence completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Providence completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Providence completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Providence completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Providence completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Providence completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Providence completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Providence completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Providence | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Providence, Rhode Island
7.3% of households in Providence earn Less than $10,000.
7.5% of households in Providence earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.8% of households in Providence earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Providence earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Providence earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Providence earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Providence earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.7% of households in Providence earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.6% of households in Providence earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.8% of households in Providence earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Providence | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.5% | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.8% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
