Pawtucket, RI Demographics
A map of Pawtucket's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 34,427 | 45.5% |
Hispanic | 18,727 | 24.8% |
Black | 9,141 | 12.1% |
Multiracial | 8,837 | 11.7% |
Native American/Other | 3,382 | 4.5% |
Asian | 1,090 | 1.4% |
Pawtucket, Rhode Island had a population of 75,604 in 2020. It was 45.5% White, 12.1% Black, 1.4% Asian, 24.8% Hispanic, 4.5% Native American/Other, and 11.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pawtucket, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Pawtucket is the 4th 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).
Pawtucket's White Population
34,427 residents of Pawtucket identify as White, or 45.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Pawtucket considerably less than the White share of the population of Rhode Island (68.7% White). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Pawtucket is ranked #34 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Pawtucket is more White than neighboring Central Falls (18.4% White), and Providence (32.4% White). Pawtucket is less White than neighboring North Seekonk (90.1% White), Valley Falls (77.5% White), and East Providence (75.7% White).
Pawtucket's Black Population
9,141 residents of Pawtucket identify as Black, or 12.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pawtucket slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Rhode Island (5% Black). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Pawtucket is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Pawtucket is more Black than neighboring Central Falls (5.9% Black), North Seekonk (0.2% Black), Valley Falls (2.7% Black), Providence (11.7% Black), and East Providence (5% Black).
Pawtucket's Asian Population
1,090 residents of Pawtucket identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pawtucket roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Pawtucket is ranked #18 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Pawtucket is more Asian than neighboring Central Falls (0.5% Asian). Pawtucket is less Asian than neighboring North Seekonk (1.6% Asian), Valley Falls (1.5% Asian), Providence (5.9% Asian), and East Providence (2.1% Asian).
Pawtucket's Hispanic Population
18,727 residents of Pawtucket identify as Hispanic, or 24.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pawtucket slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Rhode Island (16.6% Hispanic). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Pawtucket is ranked #3 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Pawtucket is more Hispanic than neighboring North Seekonk (3.2% Hispanic), Valley Falls (12.7% Hispanic), and East Providence (7.1% Hispanic). Pawtucket is less Hispanic than neighboring Central Falls (65.3% Hispanic), and Providence (43.9% Hispanic).
Pawtucket's Native American/Other Population
3,382 residents of Pawtucket identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pawtucket 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, Pawtucket is ranked #1 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Pawtucket is more Native American/Other than neighboring Central Falls (3.2% Native American/Other), North Seekonk (1% Native American/Other), Valley Falls (1.4% Native American/Other), Providence (1.6% Native American/Other), and East Providence (2.8% Native American/Other).
Pawtucket's Multiracial Population
8,837 residents of Pawtucket identify as Multiracial, or 11.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pawtucket slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Rhode Island (4.8% Multiracial). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Pawtucket is ranked #1 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Pawtucket is more Multiracial than neighboring Central Falls (6.6% Multiracial), North Seekonk (3.9% Multiracial), Valley Falls (4.1% Multiracial), Providence (4.3% Multiracial), and East Providence (7.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.