Providence city, Rhode Island
Providence city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Providence city is a geographic entity located in Providence County, Rhode Island. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 195,310. The land area covers 18.41 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 195,310 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.8 yrs | ±0.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 71,497 | ±1,225 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 79,423 | ±1,256 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 71,497 | ±1,225 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7,926 | ±739 |
| Median Home Value | $362,200 | ±$8,303 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,408 | ±$42 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,119 | ±$2,678 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,138 | ±$1,471 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.7% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 36,736 | ±3,140 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 93,381 | ±2,377 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.7% | ±0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 194,706 (2024)
ID: 112811
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
25 DORRANCE ST, UNIT 1, PROVIDENCE RI 02903-1787
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Blackstone, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Attleboro, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | North Attleborough, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Plainville, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Fall River, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Fall River, MA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | Attleboro, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Attleboro, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Attleboro, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fall River, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BUTLER HOSPITAL
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Psychiatric | City address association | 345 BLACKSTONE BLVD, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02906 |
(401) 455-6270
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Empire Beauty School-Warwick
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College Vocational | 0.2 mi away | 151 Broadway, Providence, RI, 02903 |
8009204593
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PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.1 mi away | 150 EMPIRE STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903 |
(401) 455-8000
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PROVIDENCE VA MEDICAL CENTER
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Acute Care - Veterans Administration | City address association | 830 CHALKSTONE AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908 |
(401) 457-3042
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Johnson & Wales University-Online
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College | 0.4 mi away | 8 Abbott Park Pl, Providence, RI, 02903 |
4015981000
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SMITH HILL BRANCH
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 31 CANDACE STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908 |
(401) 272-4140
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RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 593 EDDY STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02902 |
(401) 444-4000
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Johnson & Wales University-Providence
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College | 0.4 mi away | 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI, 02903-3703 |
4015981000
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KNIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 275 ELMWOOD AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02907 |
(401) 467-2625
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ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 825 CHALKSTONE AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908 |
(401) 456-2025
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PROVIDENCE T F GREEN AP, RI US, located 7.0 miles from Providence city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.3° | 22.1° | 30.2° | 3.96" | 10.3" |
| February | 40.5° | 23.5° | 32.0° | 3.44" | 10.5" |
| March | 47.7° | 30.2° | 38.9° | 4.90" | 6.4" |
| April | 58.9° | 39.6° | 49.3° | 4.29" | 0.6" |
| May | 68.9° | 49.2° | 59.1° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.7° | 58.8° | 68.2° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.6° | 65.2° | 74.4° | 2.91" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.2° | 63.9° | 73.0° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.8° | 56.5° | 65.6° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.8° | 45.1° | 54.4° | 4.18" | 0.2" |
| November | 53.2° | 35.8° | 44.5° | 4.27" | 1.0" |
| December | 43.4° | 27.6° | 35.5° | 4.65" | 7.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| East Providence city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Pawtucket city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Central Falls city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Cranston city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| North Seekonk CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4400759000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.