Cranston, RI Demographics
A map of Cranston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 54,454 | 65.7% |
Hispanic | 15,067 | 18.2% |
Asian | 5,693 | 6.9% |
Black | 4,048 | 4.9% |
Multiracial | 2,929 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 743 | 0.9% |
Cranston, Rhode Island had a population of 82,934 in 2020. It was 65.7% White, 4.9% Black, 6.9% Asian, 18.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cranston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Cranston is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Cranston's White Population
54,454 residents of Cranston identify as White, or 65.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Cranston roughly similar to the White share of the population of Rhode Island (68.7% White). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Cranston is ranked #31 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Cranston is more White than neighboring Providence (32.4% White), and Central Falls (18.4% White). Cranston is less White than neighboring Warwick (84.3% White), East Providence (75.7% White), and Greenville (91.8% White).
Cranston's Black Population
4,048 residents of Cranston identify as Black, or 4.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cranston roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Rhode Island (5% Black). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Cranston is ranked #9 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Cranston is more Black than neighboring Warwick (1.9% Black), and Greenville (0.7% Black). Cranston is less Black than neighboring Providence (11.7% Black), East Providence (5% Black), and Central Falls (5.9% Black).
Cranston's Asian Population
5,693 residents of Cranston identify as Asian, or 6.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cranston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Cranston is ranked #1 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Cranston is more Asian than neighboring Providence (5.9% Asian), Warwick (3.1% Asian), East Providence (2.1% Asian), Greenville (1.6% Asian), and Central Falls (0.5% Asian).
Cranston's Hispanic Population
15,067 residents of Cranston identify as Hispanic, or 18.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cranston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Rhode Island (16.6% Hispanic). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Cranston is ranked #5 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Cranston is more Hispanic than neighboring Warwick (6.1% Hispanic), East Providence (7.1% Hispanic), and Greenville (3.3% Hispanic). Cranston is less Hispanic than neighboring Providence (43.9% Hispanic), and Central Falls (65.3% Hispanic).
Cranston's Native American/Other Population
743 residents of Cranston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cranston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Rhode Island (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Cranston is ranked #16 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Cranston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Warwick (0.7% Native American/Other), and Greenville (0.4% Native American/Other). Cranston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Providence (1.6% Native American/Other), East Providence (2.8% Native American/Other), and Central Falls (3.2% Native American/Other).
Cranston's Multiracial Population
2,929 residents of Cranston identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cranston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Rhode Island (4.8% Multiracial). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Cranston is ranked #22 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Cranston is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenville (2% Multiracial). Cranston is less Multiracial than neighboring Providence (4.3% Multiracial), Warwick (4% Multiracial), East Providence (7.4% Multiracial), and Central Falls (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.