Providence County, Rhode Island
County
Overview
- County Name
- Providence County
- State
- Rhode Island
- FIPS Code
- 44007
- State FIPS
- 44
- County FIPS
- 007
Geography
- Land Area
- 409.48 sq mi
- Water Area
- 26.20 sq mi
- Total Area
- 435.69 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.869768
- Longitude
- -71.578625
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 598,887
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 473,328
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 469,899 | 78.5% |
| Hispanic | 128,987 | 21.5% |
| White | 377,875 | 63.1% |
| Black | 51,167 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 19,408 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,333 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 473 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2,331 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 391,150 | 82.6% |
| Hispanic | 82,178 | 17.4% |
| White | 323,552 | 68.4% |
| Black | 45,149 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 16,967 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,682 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 467 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,707 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 664,854
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $84,218
- Poverty Rate
- 12.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 85,582
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 396,508 | 59.6% |
| Black | 52,364 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 28,206 | 4.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 409,012
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 185,558 | 45.4% |
| Republican | 48,791 | 11.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 174,663 | 42.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 190,872 | 46.7% |
| Female | 215,047 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 244,834 | 59.9% |
| Hispanic | 88,551 | 21.6% |
| Black | 15,048 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 9,523 | 2.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 179,006
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 126,449 | 51.6% |
| Hispanic | 24,279 | 27.4% |
| Black | 4,828 | 32.1% |
| Asian | 2,800 | 29.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 83,843 | 43.9% |
| Female | 94,563 | 44.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 111,724 (24.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 149,556 (32.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 277,740
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $383,055
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,353
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.7%
- Public Transit
- 2.3%
- Work From Home
- 11.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.