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Providence, RI

Founded 1636Providence CountyElev. 23 m
Population
190,214
Median home
$322,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
62
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Providence

Providence is home to roughly 190,214 residents. Providence was founded in 1636 and sits in Providence County. The median age is 32.9 and the median household income is $66,772. Homes carry a median value of $322,800, and about 41% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (44.3%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
190,214
Median age
32.9
Median household income
$66,772
Per-capita income
$36,694
Poverty rate
20.1%
High-school grad or higher
81.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
Unemployment
7.4%
Avg. commute
25 min
Work from home
12.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White34%
Hispanic or Latino44.3%
Black11.3%
Asian5.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.6%
Service20.2%
Sales & office16.2%
Production, transportation & material moving16%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$322,800
Median gross rent
$1,333/mo
Owner-occupied
41.2%
Median year built
1938
Households
70,313
Avg. household size
2.48

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Providence has 62 public schools — 30 elementary, 11 middle, 18 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 11 schools
Reading13%
Math7%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

360 High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Charette Charter SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Classical High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HSHighGrades 9–12
E-Cubed AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Hope High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Metropolitan Career Tech CtrHighGrades 9–12
Mount Pleasant HighHighGrades 9–12
Paul Cuffee Upper SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Providence Career TechnicalHighGrades 9–12
RINI Middle CollegeHighGrades 9–12charter
Sheila Skip NowellHighGrades 9–12charter
Times2 Middle/High SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% below national
Providence313
Rhode Island169
United States386
↓ 37% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime2% below national
Providence1,915
Rhode Island1,131
United States1,952
↓ 37% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Providence Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Providence.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Providence County
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Providence is in Providence County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Providence was founded in 1636 and sits in Providence County. Elevation ~23 m.

Map of Providence
Providence, RI
Where Providence is
ProvidenceWarwickCranstonPawtucketEast ProvidenceWoonsocket
Historic places

119 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Providence AthenaeumColumbusMason, Israel B., HouseBell Street ChapelFederal BuildingUnion Trust Company BuildingDowler, Charles, HouseRhode Island Medical Society Building
Notable people from Providence
H. P. LovecraftCormac McCarthyDamien ChazelleAaron BeckJohn Bates ClarkJason MarsdenPat ToomeyJack ReedMarilyn ChambersLincoln Chafee
People searches in Providence
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
East Providence (3 mi)Pawtucket (4 mi)Cranston (5 mi)Central Falls (5 mi)Warwick (8 mi)Woonsocket (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Providence, RI (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Providence, Rhode Island.

Antonio L Pozo, 67
Providence · 02903
AKA Antonio Pozo Noya, Antonio Leonides Pozo Noya
Mackenzy Chandler Scott, 30
Providence · 02908
AKA Charles Mackenzy Scott, Mackenzy Banks
Joseph D Adams, 70
Providence · 02909
AKA John Doe
Mark A Davis, 53
Providence · 02905
AKA Mark Anthony Davis, Mark Davis
Anthony H Hall, 40
Providence · 02907
AKA Anthony Hall, T Crooks
Anthony Rj Green, 55
Providence · 02909
AKA Anthony Raliegh Green, Anthony Raleigh Green
Christopher P Rivera, 35
Providence · 02909
AKA Christopher Rivera, Christopher Pablo Rivera
Nathaniel C Robinson, 70
Providence · 02909
AKA Christopher Robinson, Nathaniel C Robinson
Juan Anibal Rivera, 57
Providence · 02907
AKA Rivera Juan, Juan Rivera
Jose Anthony Reyes, 56
Providence · Providence County · 02909
AKA Jose Reyes, Jose Rivera
Jose Anthony Reyes, 56
Providence · 02909
AKA Joel Reyes, Jose Rivera
Jose L Rodriguez, 82
Providence · 02907
AKA Jose Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez
William Moore, 63
Providence · 02907
AKA William Carter Moore, William C Moore
William Carter Moore, 63
Providence · Providence County · 02903
AKA William C Moore, Bill C Moore
William Rodriguez, 61
Providence · Providence County · 02909
AKA William Rodriguez
Maurice O Hill, 49
Providence · 02903
AKA Cruby Davies, Curbe Davies

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Providence — frequently asked

What is the population of Providence, Rhode Island?
Providence has a population of about 190,214, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Providence?
The median home value in Providence is $322,800, and the median gross rent is $1,333/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Providence safe? What is the crime rate?
Providence Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 313 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Providence face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Providence County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Providence?
Providence has 62 public schools (30 elementary, 11 middle, 18 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Providence?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Providence. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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