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Compare Providence to East Providence

This post compares Providence, Rhode Island to East Providence, Rhode Island across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Providence (city) East Providence (city)
Population 179,509 47,425
Income (median) $40,011 $47,934
Home Value (median) $181,100 $208,000
White 52% 81%
Black 15% 6%
Asian 6% 3%
With Kids 33% 25%
Age (median) 29 42
Rentals 65% 41%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Providence or East Providence?
A: Providence has a larger population count than East Providence: 179509 compared with 47425 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Providence or in East Providence?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Providence.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Providence or East Providence?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Providence.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Providence does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 65% for Providence versus 41% for East Providence.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Providence may include: Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and Cranston.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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