Providence, KY Demographics
A map of Providence's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,310 | 79.9% |
Black | 366 | 12.7% |
Multiracial | 147 | 5.1% |
Hispanic | 51 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 13 | 0.4% |
Asian | 5 | 0.2% |
Providence, Kentucky had a population of 2,892 in 2020. It was 79.9% White, 12.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Providence, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Providence is the 127th 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).
Providence's White Population
2,310 residents of Providence identify as White, or 79.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Providence roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Providence is ranked #472 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Providence is less White than neighboring Clay (92.9% White), Nebo (92.9% White), Dixon (86.9% White), Wheatcroft (97.1% White), and Manitou (90.2% White).
Providence's Black Population
366 residents of Providence identify as Black, or 12.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Providence roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Providence is ranked #45 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Providence is more Black than neighboring Clay (0.1% Black), Nebo (1.4% Black), Dixon (7% Black), Wheatcroft (0% Black), and Manitou (1.2% Black).
Providence's Asian Population
5 residents of Providence identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Providence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Providence is ranked #335 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Providence is more Asian than neighboring Nebo (0% Asian), Dixon (0% Asian), and Wheatcroft (0% Asian). Providence is less Asian than neighboring Manitou (0.6% Asian).
Providence's Hispanic Population
51 residents of Providence identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Providence roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Providence is ranked #331 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Providence is more Hispanic than neighboring Clay (1.6% Hispanic), Nebo (0.5% Hispanic), and Wheatcroft (0% Hispanic). Providence is less Hispanic than neighboring Dixon (1.9% Hispanic), and Manitou (2.3% Hispanic).
Providence's Native American/Other Population
13 residents of Providence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Providence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Providence is ranked #275 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Providence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clay (0.2% Native American/Other), Dixon (0.1% Native American/Other), and Manitou (0% Native American/Other). Providence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nebo (1.4% Native American/Other), and Wheatcroft (1.9% Native American/Other).
Providence's Multiracial Population
147 residents of Providence identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Providence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Providence is ranked #108 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Providence is more Multiracial than neighboring Clay (5% Multiracial), Nebo (3.8% Multiracial), Dixon (4.1% Multiracial), and Wheatcroft (1% Multiracial). Providence is less Multiracial than neighboring Manitou (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.