East Providence, RI
Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Bristol County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
46,970
Population
3,537/sq mi density
$79,660
Median Income
$45,225 per capita
$322,100
Home Value
$447,287 Zillow
$1,262
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
74
Violent Crime/100K
686 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$79,660 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$322,100 home value, $1,262/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
46,970
Census 2023
Population Density
3,537
per square mile
Land Area
16.5
square miles (42.8 km²)
Median Age
43.6 yrs
12% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.6%
Black
5.5%
Hispanic
8.9%
Asian
2.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 77.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 23.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
77.3%
Spanish
23.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
15.9%
Veterans
6.0%
0% below US avg (6%)
Disability
14.9%
15% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.0%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.0%
65% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.480
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 46,970 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,537 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 16.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.8% |
| Female | 50.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
Language
| English Only | 77.3% |
| Spanish | 23.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 15.9% |
| Veterans | 6.0% |
| Disability | 14.9% |
| Health Insurance | 97.0% |
| Uninsured | 3.0% |
| Broadband Access | 89.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.480 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |