U.S. County · Profile

Providence County

660.6KTotal Population
1,615Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+6.31%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Providence County has a population of 660,615 as of 2023. It is located in Rhode Island.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Providence County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):24.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White65.1%430,060
Hispanic or Latino24.5%161,851
Two or More Races10.8%71,346
Some Other Race10.5%69,365
Black or African American8.9%58,795
Asian4.2%27,746
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%2,642
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%661

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Providence County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$72,579
2.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$38,191
0.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.6%
18.3% above national average
Median Age
37.6 years

Income & Poverty

$72,579Median Household Income
$38,191Per Capita Income
13.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$72,579$95,328
Families$93,015$114,779
Married-couple Families$93,015$104,177
Nonfamily Households$42,963$46,400

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Providence County, Rhode Island.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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