Providence County, RI

County

Cities in Providence County

Neighborhoods in Providence County

Esmond / Georgiaville

Nasonville / Glendale

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

Demographics of Providence

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.3%

Households with Children

28.3%

School Enrollment K-12

66,014

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): 14.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.3%
Working Age (35-54): 25.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.9%
Seniors (65+): 16.3%

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: 13.6%
High School / GED: 29.0%
Some College or Associate's: 25.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.3%

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: 16.6%
Single Parents: 11.7%
Couples & Adults: 32.0%
Living Alone: 39.7%

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: 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 25.6%
Asian: 4.2%
Black or African American: 7.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 4.6%
Puerto Rican: 21.2%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 35.3%
Central American: 22.5%
South American: 11.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%

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: 43.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.2%
Other White: 55.3%

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: 40.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 15.1%
Caribbean: 12.6%
Other Black: 32.0%

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: 52.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 11.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 9.9%

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: 67.4%
Spanish: 20.5%
European & Indo-European: 7.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.7%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 1.2%

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: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.4%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 8.5%
Not Enrolled: 75.0%

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