Providence County's estimated 2026 population is 681,684 with a growth rate of 0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Providence County is the largest county in Rhode Island. The 2010 population was 627,868 and has seen a growth of 8.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 37 years
There are 530,914 adults, (108,512 of whom are seniors) in Providence County.
Female: 338,139 (50.9%)
Male: 326,715 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Providence County includes 59.64% White, 11.61% other race, 7.88% Black or African American, 4.24% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 396,508 | 59.64% |
| Two or more races | 105,678 | 15.89% |
| Other race | 77,207 | 11.61% |
| Black or African American | 52,364 | 7.88% |
| Asian | 28,206 | 4.24% |
| Native American | 4,298 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 593 | 0.09% |
Providence County's average per capita income is $53,207. Household income levels show a median of $78,787. The poverty rate stands at 13.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $123,261 | $146,522 |
| Families | $99,120 | $123,871 |
| Households | $78,787 | $103,330 |
| Non Families | $47,520 | $66,193 |
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