Providence County, Rhode Island
RI · FIPS 44007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 664,854 | — | #104 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,787 | +4.8% | #633 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.0 years | -2.3% | #2,586 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $373,600 | +32.5% | #359 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,312 | +12.8% | #406 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | +6.4% | #1,622 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Providence County has a population of 664,854, making it the #104 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Providence County is $78,787, ranking #633 out of 3,222 counties — 4.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Providence County is $373,600 (+32.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,312/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.9%.
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94.6% of residents in Providence County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.
About Providence County, Rhode Island
Providence County, Rhode Island has a total population of 664,854, making it the 104th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Providence County is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Providence County is $78,787, which ranks #633 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Providence County is $373,600, 32.5% above the national median. Renters in Providence County pay a median gross rent of $1,312 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Providence County, 32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.
Providence County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (25.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.0%).
All data for Providence County, Rhode Island comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.