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Tacoma, WA vs East Providence, RI

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- East Providence is 0% more densely populated than Tacoma.
- People are 2.4% more likely to be married in East Providence.
- The Median Age is 5.2 years older in East Providence.
 Tacoma, WAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,171329,725,481
 Female Population49.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
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 Population - 2010198,324  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,688285,036,114
 Population - 1990176,664  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now24.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,549.493.4
 Land Area49.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Tacoma, WAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Tacoma, WAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 White57.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.2%12.2%
 Asian8.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races9.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Tacoma, WAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Married Population44.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.2%50.2%
 Never Married36.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households87,379  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,38980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households36,459  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Tacoma    40 Reviews

I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

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Over 4 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  More

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Reviews for East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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