Poverty Rate in Providence County, Rhode Island
In Providence County, Rhode Island, an estimated 88,487 of 631,070 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Providence County, Rhode Island?
The poverty rate in Providence County, Rhode Island is 14%.
- How many people in Providence County, Rhode Island live in poverty?
In Providence County, Rhode Island, an estimated 88,487 of 631,070 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Providence County, Rhode Island compare to the average for Rhode Island?
The poverty rate in Providence County, Rhode Island is 29.63% higher than the Rhode Island average. In Providence County, Rhode Island, an estimated 14.0% of 631,070 people live in poverty. In Rhode Island, 10.8% of 1,052,644 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Providence County, Rhode Island compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Providence County, Rhode Island is 11.11% higher than the US average. In Providence County, Rhode Island, an estimated 14.0% of 631,070 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Central Falls, Rhode Island 24.4% of 21,740 people.
- Chepachet, Rhode Island 4.9% of 1,755 people.
- Clayville, Rhode Island 0% of 102 people.
- Cranston, Rhode Island 8.9% of 79,069 people.
- Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island 7.5% of 8,787 people.
Under 18 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
14.5% of 130 thousand people
Under 5 years
14% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
14% of 34 thousand people
5 to 17 years
14.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
14.7% of 96 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
14.2% of 129 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
10.6% of 399 thousand people
18 to 34 years
10.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
10.7% of 149 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
10.5% of 250 thousand people
60 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
13.4% of 149 thousand people
65 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
13.4% of 106 thousand people
White
10.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
10.1% of 370 thousand people
Black or African American
12.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
12.1% of 50 thousand people
Asian
13.1% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
13.1% of 26 thousand people
Some other race
13.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
13.1% of 70 thousand people
Two or more races
17.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
17.3% of 110 thousand people
Hispanic
16.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
16.7% of 168 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
9.7% of 354 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
11% of 454 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
23.3% of 61 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
14.2% of 129 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
8.4% of 111 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
5.3% of 153 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
5% of 349 thousand people
Employed
3.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
3.9% of 328 thousand people
Male
2.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
2.9% of 172 thousand people
Female
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
5.1% of 157 thousand people
Unemployed
22.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
22.7% of 20 thousand people
Male
18% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
18% of 9 thousand people
Female
26.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
26.7% of 11 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
11.3% of 520 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
1.4% of 239 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
11.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
11.3% of 121 thousand people
Did not work
26.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
26.1% of 160 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
23.4% of 159 thousand people
Male
21% Poverty Rate for single men in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
21% of 78 thousand people
Female
25.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
25.7% of 81 thousand people
18 to 24 years
39.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
39.3% of 14 thousand people
25 to 34 years
14.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
14.6% of 38 thousand people
35 to 44 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
20.7% of 21 thousand people
45 to 54 years
29.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
29.1% of 18 thousand people
55 to 64 years
25.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
25.2% of 27 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
20.7% of 23 thousand people
75 years and over
25.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
25.4% of 18 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
3.3% of 72 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
24.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
24.3% of 32 thousand people
Did not work
48.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
48.9% of 56 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
11.5%
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