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East Providence

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
13.284
State:
Rhode Island

East Providence is a city located in Providence County, Rhode Island. East Providence has a 2025 population of 47,961 . East Providence is currently growing at a rate of 1.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,052 in 2020.

The median household income in East Providence is $79,660 with a poverty rate of 10.76%. The median age in East Providence is 43.6 years: 40.9 years for males, and 47.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.1 males.

48K
Total Population
3,610
Density (mi²)
593 1.25%
Growth

East Providence Population

East Providence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of East Providence includes 76.63% White, 5.54% Black or African American, 4.16% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (76.63%)

Two or more races (10.34%)

Black or African American (5.54%)

Other race (4.16%)

Asian (2.65%)

Native American (0.65%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White35,99176.63%
Two or more races4,85810.34%
Black or African American2,6005.54%
Other race1,9544.16%
Asian1,2452.65%
Native American3050.65%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander170.04%

East Providence Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

East Providence's average per capita income is $57,630. Household income levels show a median of $79,660. The poverty rate stands at 10.76%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$127,143-
Families$114,524$130,412
Households$79,660$101,178
Non Families$40,712$57,585

$57,630

Average Income

$79,660

Median Household Income

10.76%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)