Providence, RI is the capital of Rhode Island and is home to a population of 188,812 people. Providence is a thriving city that has something for everyone. Notable local businesses include The Dean Hotel, Union Station Brewery and AS220. Year-round outdoor activities in Providence include biking along the East Bay Bike Path, strolling through Roger Williams Park or kayaking in India Point Park. There are also many local organizations such as The Rhode Island Historical Society, the Rhode Island School of Design and the Providence Preservation Society. For sports fans there are several professional teams to choose from including the Providence Bruins hockey team and the Pawtucket Red Sox baseball team. With so much to do and see Providence makes for an exciting destination to visit!
The population in Providence is 188,812. There are 10,257 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Providence is 32.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Providence is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Providence
- 33.9% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 24.5% are married with children
- 34.7% have children, but are single
Race in Providence
- 34.3% are White
- 13.1% are Black
- 6.2% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 42.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander