Providence, RI Demographics
A map of Providence's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 83,815 | 43.9% |
White | 61,917 | 32.4% |
Black | 22,429 | 11.7% |
Asian | 11,359 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 8,276 | 4.3% |
Native American/Other | 3,138 | 1.6% |
Providence, Rhode Island had a population of 190,934 in 2020. It was 32.4% White, 11.7% Black, 5.9% Asian, 43.9% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 4.3% 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 36 places in Rhode Island, Providence is the 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
61,917 residents of Providence identify as White, or 32.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Providence considerably less than the White share of the population of Rhode Island (68.7% White). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Providence is ranked #35 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Providence is more White than neighboring Central Falls (18.4% White). Providence is less White than neighboring East Providence (75.7% White), Pawtucket (45.5% White), Cranston (65.7% White), and Valley Falls (77.5% White).
Providence's Black Population
22,429 residents of Providence identify as Black, or 11.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Providence slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Rhode Island (5% Black). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Providence is ranked #2 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Providence is more Black than neighboring East Providence (5% Black), Central Falls (5.9% Black), Cranston (4.9% Black), and Valley Falls (2.7% Black). Providence is less Black than neighboring Pawtucket (12.1% Black).
Providence's Asian Population
11,359 residents of Providence identify as Asian, or 5.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Providence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Providence is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Providence is more Asian than neighboring East Providence (2.1% Asian), Pawtucket (1.4% Asian), Central Falls (0.5% Asian), and Valley Falls (1.5% Asian). Providence is less Asian than neighboring Cranston (6.9% Asian).
Providence's Hispanic Population
83,815 residents of Providence identify as Hispanic, or 43.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Providence considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Rhode Island (16.6% Hispanic). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Providence is ranked #2 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Providence is more Hispanic than neighboring East Providence (7.1% Hispanic), Pawtucket (24.8% Hispanic), Cranston (18.2% Hispanic), and Valley Falls (12.7% Hispanic). Providence is less Hispanic than neighboring Central Falls (65.3% Hispanic).
Providence's Native American/Other Population
3,138 residents of Providence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of 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, Providence is ranked #8 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Providence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cranston (0.9% Native American/Other), and Valley Falls (1.4% Native American/Other). Providence is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Providence (2.8% Native American/Other), Pawtucket (4.5% Native American/Other), and Central Falls (3.2% Native American/Other).
Providence's Multiracial Population
8,276 residents of Providence identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Providence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Rhode Island (4.8% Multiracial). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Providence is ranked #12 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Providence is more Multiracial than neighboring Cranston (3.5% Multiracial), and Valley Falls (4.1% Multiracial). Providence is less Multiracial than neighboring East Providence (7.4% Multiracial), Pawtucket (11.7% Multiracial), and Central Falls (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.