Providence County's estimated 2026 population is 693,298 with a growth rate of 1.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Providence County is the largest county in Rhode Island. The 2010 population was 627,868 and has seen a growth of 10.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Providence County includes 62.08% White, 10.8% other race, 8.32% Black or African American, 4.19% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (62.08%)
Two or more races (13.92%)
Other race (10.8%)
Black or African American (8.32%)
Asian (4.19%)
Native American (0.61%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 409,072 | 62.08% |
| Two or more races | 91,718 | 13.92% |
| Other race | 71,195 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 54,845 | 8.32% |
| Asian | 27,605 | 4.19% |
| Native American | 4,037 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 505 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Providence County's average per capita income is $52,324. Household income levels show a median of $78,204. The poverty rate stands at 13.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $122,410 | $144,950 |
| Families | $98,747 | $122,282 |
| Households | $78,204 | $101,714 |
| Non Families | $46,040 | $63,860 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate