Cranston, RI

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Cranston

Knightsville / Meshanticut

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Cranston

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.3%

Households with Children

26.1%

School Enrollment K-12

8,014

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 14.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.4%
Working Age (35-54): 24.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.3%
Seniors (65+): 16.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.2%
High School / GED: 24.9%
Some College or Associate's: 28.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.9%
Single Parents: 7.2%
Couples & Adults: 34.7%
Living Alone: 39.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 18.8%
Asian: 6.8%
Black or African American: 5.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 31.0%
South Asian: 8.5%
Southeast Asian: 56.9%
Central Asian: 0.7%
Other Asian: 2.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 3.9%
Puerto Rican: 12.6%
Cuban: 1.3%
Dominican: 37.4%
Central American: 26.8%
South American: 9.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 52.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 29.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 16.7%
Caribbean: 27.3%
Other Black: 26.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 62.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 9.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 74.7%
Spanish: 13.3%
European & Indo-European: 6.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.2%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 4.3%
College / Graduate: 6.5%
Not Enrolled: 77.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources