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The City of East Providence is the 5th largest city in Rhode Island with a population of 47,281 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. East Providence ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Rhode Island. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for East Providence is located at latitude 41.8137 and longitude -71.3701 in Providence County. The formal boundaries for the City of East Providence encompass a land area of 13.24 sq. miles and a water area of 3.31 sq. miles. Providence County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of East Providence has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,281 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3,559 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $75,912 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,202 |
| Median Home Value | $365,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,921 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,482 (56.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,354 (38.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,085 (4.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 20,836 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Family Households | 11,491 (55.1%) |
The table below compares East Providence to the other 36 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Rhode Island by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 5 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 7 | 83rd |
| Median Household Income | # 31 | 18th |
| Per Capita Income | # 18 | 51st |
| Diversity Index | # 8 | 80th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Rhode Island Census Data Comparison Tool.
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