Providence, RI — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 190,214 · Rhode Island · Updated May 2026
Population
190,214
Median Income
$66,772
Home Price
$429,449
Unemployment
7.4%
Poverty Rate
20.1%
Bachelor's+
34.7%
Full Demographics — Providence, RI
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Providence, RI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 190,214 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 32.9 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 32.8% | 13.8% | |
| White | 40.7% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 13.3% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 5.9% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 44.3% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Providence, RI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $66,772 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,694 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $64,538 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.7% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Providence, RI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $429,449 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.2% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Providence, RI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 174 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1303 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Providence, RI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 34.4% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 11.5% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 19.6% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 14.6% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 16.7% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 12.1% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Providence, RI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Providence, RI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 7.1 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Providence, RI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 27.4 min | 27.0 min |
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About Providence, RI
Providence is a city in Rhode Island, United States. With a population of 190,214, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Providence shows stronger violent crime rate (174/100K violent crime vs 380/100K violent crime US avg) and air quality (75% good air days vs 70% good air days US avg). However, the city has a higher household income at $66,772 median HH income, compared to the US average of $74,580 median HH income. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.