Population
2023
17.5% of 176 thousand people
Population poverty in Providence, Rhode Island compared
How does Providence, Rhode Island compare to other Rhode Island and National averages?
Providence, Rhode Island
17.5%
Rhode Island
10.8% (-38% lower than Providence, Rhode Island)
National average
12.5% (-29% lower than Providence, Rhode Island)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 31.4%
The 2011 31.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 28.7%
The 2012 decrease to 28.7% from 2011 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.
2013 - 31.9%
The 2013 increase to 31.9% from 2012 represents a 3.2% increase YoY.
2014 - 25.9%
The 2014 decrease to 25.9% from 2013 represents a -6.0% decrease YoY.
2015 - 28.1%
The 2015 increase to 28.1% from 2014 represents a 2.2% increase YoY.
2016 - 24.7%
The 2016 decrease to 24.7% from 2015 represents a -3.4% decrease YoY.
2017 - 22.3%
The 2017 decrease to 22.3% from 2016 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 28%
The 2018 increase to 28% from 2017 represents a 5.7% increase YoY.
2019 - 22.6%
The 2019 decrease to 22.6% from 2018 represents a -5.4% decrease YoY.
2021 - 22.1%
The 2021 decrease to 22.1% from 2019 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2022 - 21%
The 2022 decrease to 21% from 2021 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2023 - 17.5%
The 2023 decrease to 17.5% from 2022 represents a -3.5% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Providence, Rhode Island Poverty dataset.