East Providence, RI Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | East Providence | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,079 | 1,069,105 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2835.1 | 691.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.16% | 0.48% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.5 | 40.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,378 | 435,734 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
East Providence has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | East Providence | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,625 | $86,475 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.00% | 5.72% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | East Providence | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $279,629 | $317,211 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,262 | $1,273 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.9% | 63.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | East Providence | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 20.1 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
East Providence has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | East Providence | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.3% | 33.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | 2.40 | 2.54 |
Health
East Providence has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | East Providence | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 11.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.5% | 14.8% | 19.0% |