Providence City PUMA, RI

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2021 Population

189,037

5.17% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

32.1

2.88% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.5%

6.49% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$55,818

13.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$249,200

10.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

85,801

6.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Providence City PUMA, RI had a population of 189k people with a median age of 32.1 and a median household income of $55,818. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Providence City PUMA, RI grew from 179,748 to 189,037, a 5.17% increase and its median household income grew from $48,996 to $55,818, a 13.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Providence City PUMA, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (34%), White (Hispanic) (16.5%), Other (Hispanic) (15.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (7.85%).

49.2% of the households in Providence City PUMA, RI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.7% of the residents in Providence City PUMA, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Providence City PUMA, RI are Brown University (3,032 degrees awarded in 2021), Johnson & Wales University-Providence (1,633 degrees), and Providence College (1,476 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Providence City PUMA, RI was $249,200, and the homeownership rate was 40.1%.

Most people in Providence City PUMA, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Providence City PUMA, RI was 2 cars per household.

Providence City PUMA, RI borders Providence County (West & Central)Woonsocket City PUMA, RI, Providence CountyPawtucket & Central Falls Cities PUMA, RI, and Cranston & East Providence Cities PUMA, RI.

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United States Rhode Island

Population & Diversity

Providence City PUMA, RI is home to a population of 189k people, from which 84.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 30.7% of Providence City PUMA, RI residents were born outside of the country (58.1k people).

In 2021, there were 2.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.3k people) in Providence City PUMA, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.2k White (Hispanic) and 29.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Providence City PUMA, RI are Spanish (66,504 households), Haitian (2,460 households), and Portuguese (2,427 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

97,581

Women

51.7%

91,261

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 188,842 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

84.7%

2021 Citizenship

84.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 84.7% of Providence City PUMA, RI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Providence City PUMA, RI was 84.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Providence City PUMA, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Providence City PUMA, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
64.3k ± 2.13k
White (Hispanic)
31.2k ± 2.47k
Other (Hispanic)
29.3k ± 2.81k

43%

Hispanic Population

81.3k people

43% of the people in Providence City PUMA, RI are hispanic (81.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Providence City PUMA, RI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
24,032 ± 3,556 people
Guatemala
8,698 ± 2,236 people
Liberia
2,168 ± 1,137 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Providence City PUMA, RI was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 24,032 Providence City PUMA, RI residents, followed by Guatemala with 8,698 and Liberia with 2,168.

Foreign-Born Population

30.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

58.1k people

30.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

54.4k people

As of 2021, 30.7% of Providence City PUMA, RI residents (58.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Providence City PUMA, RI was 30.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Providence City PUMA, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
66,504 households (37.5%)
Haitian
2,460 households (1.39%)
Portuguese
2,427 households (1.37%)

49.2% of the households in Providence City PUMA, RI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Providence City PUMA, RI was Spanish. 37.5% of the households in Providence City PUMA, RI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
911 ± 246
Gulf War (2001-)
856 ± 257
Gulf War (1990s)
530 ± 200

Providence City PUMA, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Providence City PUMA, RI employs 85.8k people. The largest industries in Providence City PUMA, RI are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,875 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,744 people), and Construction (4,121 people), and the highest paying industries are Spectator sports ($215,893), Offices of physicians ($163,987), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($142,059).

Males in Providence City PUMA, RI have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,415. The income inequality in Providence City PUMA, RI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.483, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,150

Women

49.7%

40,614

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Providence City PUMA, RI in 2020 was 80,764 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Providence City PUMA, RI.

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Occupations

85.8k

2021 Value

6.24%

1 Year growth

± 6.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Providence City PUMA, RI grew at a rate of 6.24%, from 80.8k employees to 85.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Providence City PUMA, RI, are Postsecondary teachers (3,256 people), Nursing assistants (2,952 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (2,312 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Providence City PUMA, RI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Rhode Island (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

85.8k

2021 Value

6.24%

1 Year growth

± 6.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Providence City PUMA, RI grew at a rate of 6.24%, from 80.8k employees to 85.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Providence City PUMA, RI, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,875 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,744 people), and Construction (4,121 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Providence City PUMA, RI, though some of these residents may live in Providence City PUMA, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,053

Median earning men ± $1,882

$31,730

Median earning women ± $1,129

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,873), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,771), and Information ($51,429).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,287), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,026), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,853).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Rhode Island. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Rhode Island.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.977%).

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing the state of Rhode Island. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Providence City PUMA, RI. Showing the available data for Rhode Island.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.977%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.977%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rhode Island for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Rhode Island

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Jack Reed

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing Rhode Island.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Rhode Island over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Rhode Island

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Rhode Island have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Providence City PUMA, RI awarded 7,448 degrees. The student population of Providence City PUMA, RI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10,869 male students and 14,867 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Providence City PUMA, RI are White (3,875 and 60.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (741 and 11.5%), Asian (646 and 10.1%), and Black or African American (552 and 8.59%).

The largest universities in Providence City PUMA, RI by number of degrees awarded are Brown University (3,032 and 40.7%), Johnson & Wales University-Providence (1,633 and 21.9%), and Providence College (1,476 and 19.8%).

The most popular majors in Providence City PUMA, RI are General Business Administration & Management (463 and 6.22%), Computer Science (332 and 4.46%), and General Finance (274 and 3.68%).

The median tuition cost in Providence City PUMA, RI for private four year colleges is $45,395.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Providence City PUMA, RI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 25.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 25,736 (42.2% men and 57.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 25,736 students enrolled in Providence City PUMA, RI, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,436 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
244 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
237 degree-majors awarded
Computer Science
226 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Providence City PUMA, RI was General Business Administration & Management with 244 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Providence City PUMA, RI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Brown University
3,032 degrees awarded
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
1,633 degrees awarded
Providence College
1,476 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brown University with 3,032 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,034 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Providence City PUMA, RI, which is 0.687 times less than the 4,414 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,875 degrees mean that there were 5.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 741 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,395) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,009) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,721) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.56% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.94% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Providence City PUMA, RI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (45.6k), Some college (31.6k), and Bachelors Degree (23.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Providence City PUMA, RI was $249,200 in 2021, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $225,700 to $249,200, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Providence City PUMA, RI is 40.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Providence City PUMA, RI have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Providence City PUMA, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Providence City PUMA, RI is $55,818. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Providence City PUMA, RI was Washington County PUMA, RI with a value of $92,001, followed by Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI and Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, with respective values of $91,896 and $79,880.

Housing

Property

$249,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,678

$27,284

Median Property Taxes

±$1,466

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Providence City PUMA, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Providence City PUMA, RI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

40.1%

Homeownership

2021

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 40.1% of the housing units in Providence City PUMA, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Providence City PUMA, RI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Providence City PUMA, RI was Washington County PUMA, RI with a value of $92,001, followed by Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI and Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, with respective values of $91,896 and $79,880.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Providence City PUMA, RI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,818

Median Household Income

± $2,475

68k

Number of Households

± 2,435

In 2021, the median household income of the 68k households in Providence City PUMA, RI grew to $55,818 from the previous year's value of $48,996.

The following chart displays the households in Providence City PUMA, RI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.483

2021 Wage GINI in Providence City PUMA, RI

0.488

2020 Wage GINI in Providence City PUMA, RI

In 2021, the income inequality in Providence City PUMA, RI was 0.483 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.985% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Providence City PUMA, RI was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Providence City PUMA, RI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Providence City PUMA, RI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (64.1%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)

In 2021, 64.1% of workers in Providence City PUMA, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who worked at home (10.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Providence City PUMA, RI have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.84% of the workforce in Providence City PUMA, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Providence City PUMA, RI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Providence City PUMA, RI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Providence City PUMA, RI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Providence City PUMA, RI (37.4k out of 174k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Providence City PUMA, RI is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.2% of the population of Providence City PUMA, RI has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 33.2% on Medicaid, 6.8% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.517% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 31.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.83%

Uninsured

39.7%

Employer Coverage

33.2%

Medicaid

6.8%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

0.517%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Providence City PUMA, RI declined by 6.43% from 7.3% to 6.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Providence City PUMA, RI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.