Community Profile

Providence County, Rhode Island

This report explores how Providence County's community is changing and what makes it unique compared to the United States as a whole. Civic data about Providence County's residents, households, and housing is from the American Community Survey (ACS), conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. Unlike the Census—which is an exact count of people and households every ten years—ACS statistics are estimated based on a representative survey sample of Providence County residents. The data is shown over five-year periods, rather than annually, to ensure greater accuracy at small geographies.

Age Demographics in Providence County, Rhode Island

Race and Ethnicity in Providence County, Rhode Island

The ACS adheres to definitions of race and ethnicity set forth by the 1997 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) standards. These categories are based on self-identification and are "not an attempt to define race biologically, anthropologically, or genetically," according to the Census Bureau.

According to the OMB standards, the category of "Hispanic" maps to the concept of ethnicity, not race, and so Providence County's percentage is not included in the race distribution chart above. A Providence County resident who identifies as Hispanic may be of any race or combination of races.

Educational Attainment in Providence County, Rhode Island

Educational attainment refers to the highest grade level or degree that a Providence County resident has completed. The data shown here only includes the population age 25 and over.

About the Data

All data is from the American Community Survey, 5-year estimates. The table numbers are as follows:

• Quick stats: Tables B01003, B25001, B01002, B19019 (left to right)

• Population distribution, by age and by race/ethnicity: DP05

• Median age: B01002

• Educational attainment: S1501. 

This report uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.