East Providence, RI Demographics
A map of East Providence's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 35,664 | 75.7% |
Multiracial | 3,496 | 7.4% |
Hispanic | 3,328 | 7.1% |
Black | 2,350 | 5.0% |
Native American/Other | 1,317 | 2.8% |
Asian | 984 | 2.1% |
East Providence, Rhode Island had a population of 47,139 in 2020. It was 75.7% White, 5.0% Black, 2.1% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 2.8% Native American/Other, and 7.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Providence, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, East Providence is the 5th 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).
East Providence's White Population
35,664 residents of East Providence identify as White, or 75.7%. This makes the White share of the population of East Providence slightly larger than the White share of the population of Rhode Island (68.7% White). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, East Providence is ranked #28 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
East Providence is more White than neighboring Providence (32.4% White), Pawtucket (45.5% White), and Central Falls (18.4% White). East Providence is less White than neighboring North Seekonk (90.1% White), and Warwick (84.3% White).
East Providence's Black Population
2,350 residents of East Providence identify as Black, or 5.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Providence roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Rhode Island (5% Black). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, East Providence is ranked #8 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
East Providence is more Black than neighboring North Seekonk (0.2% Black), and Warwick (1.9% Black). East Providence is less Black than neighboring Providence (11.7% Black), Pawtucket (12.1% Black), and Central Falls (5.9% Black).
East Providence's Asian Population
984 residents of East Providence identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Providence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, East Providence is ranked #11 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
East Providence is more Asian than neighboring Pawtucket (1.4% Asian), North Seekonk (1.6% Asian), and Central Falls (0.5% Asian). East Providence is less Asian than neighboring Providence (5.9% Asian), and Warwick (3.1% Asian).
East Providence's Hispanic Population
3,328 residents of East Providence identify as Hispanic, or 7.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Providence slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Rhode Island (16.6% Hispanic). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, East Providence is ranked #11 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
East Providence is more Hispanic than neighboring North Seekonk (3.2% Hispanic), and Warwick (6.1% Hispanic). East Providence is less Hispanic than neighboring Providence (43.9% Hispanic), Pawtucket (24.8% Hispanic), and Central Falls (65.3% Hispanic).
East Providence's Native American/Other Population
1,317 residents of East Providence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Providence 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, East Providence is ranked #4 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
East Providence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Providence (1.6% Native American/Other), North Seekonk (1% Native American/Other), and Warwick (0.7% Native American/Other). East Providence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pawtucket (4.5% Native American/Other), and Central Falls (3.2% Native American/Other).
East Providence's Multiracial Population
3,496 residents of East Providence identify as Multiracial, or 7.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Providence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Rhode Island (4.8% Multiracial). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, East Providence is ranked #3 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
East Providence is more Multiracial than neighboring Providence (4.3% Multiracial), North Seekonk (3.9% Multiracial), Central Falls (6.6% Multiracial), and Warwick (4% Multiracial). East Providence is less Multiracial than neighboring Pawtucket (11.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.