City · Rhode Island
East Providence, Rhode Island
East Providence, city, in Providence County, Rhode Island. East Providence had 48,249 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 47,139 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 47,281 (±54). GEOID 4422960.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
48,249
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 47,139 · ACS 2020-2024: 47,281 ±54
Median household income
$75,912
±$8,060 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $87,796
Median home value
$365,500
±$10,120 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $404,200
Median gross rent
$1,288
±$75 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $1,342
Where is East Providence and what county is it in?
East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island. It covers 13.3 square miles of land, 3,549 residents per square mile in 2020.
East Providence is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in East Providence, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 48,249 people lived in East Providence on July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, faster than Rhode Island (+1.6%). The 2020 Census counted 47,139 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 47,281 (±54).
| Measure | East Providence | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 47,281 ±54 | 664,854 | −202 |
| Households | 20,836 ±746 | 259,210 | +934 |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.08 | 2.46 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 21,921 ±719 | 277,740 | no clear change |
East Providence's population since 2000
From 48,688 in 2000 to 48,249 in 2025: down 0.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for East Providence as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in East Providence?
The median resident of East Providence is 45.1 years old; 15.6% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.4%. 15.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | East Providence | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 ±2.4 | 38.0 | +3.8 |
| Under 18 years | 15.6% ±1.4 pts | 20.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8% ±1.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±1.6 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.4% ±2.1 pts | 25.6% | +3.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.8% ±2.7 pts | 56.5% | −6.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±1.5 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±1.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.0% ±2.2 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.1% ±2.9 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9% ±1.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4% ±1.9 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.6% ±2.5 pts | 32.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.5% ±2.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±2.0 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in East Providence earn?
Half of East Providence's 20,836 households earn less than $75,912 a year (±$8,060), against $78,787 in Providence County and $87,796 in Rhode Island. In 2015-2019 it was $72,786 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | East Providence | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,912 ±$8,060 | $78,787 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,367 ±$6,357 | $103,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,202 ±$3,165 | $41,523 | +$6,477 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1% ±1.6 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.9% ±4.4 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9% ±2.3 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% ±1.5 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2% ±1.6 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in East Providence?
Owners occupy 59.9% of East Providence's occupied homes and renters 40.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $365,500 by its owner (±$10,120). The median renter pays $1,288 a month including utilities, and 39.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | East Providence | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $365,500 ±$10,120 | $373,600 | +$92,655 |
| Median gross rent | $1,288 ±$75 | $1,312 | +$89 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.6% ±5.4 pts | 37.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,115 ±$68 | $2,152 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.9% ±2.8 pts | 56.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.1% ±2.8 pts | 43.1% | – |
| Housing units | 21,921 ±719 | 277,740 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.5% ±2.5 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.7% ±2.6 pts | 35.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.9% ±2.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is East Providence building?
Builders took permits for 268 new housing units in East Providence in 2025 (35 in single-family houses), 5.6 per 1,000 residents against 1.6 across Rhode Island.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in East Providence work and get to work?
73.7% of East Providence's workers drive alone and 12.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | East Providence | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5% ±2.1 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±1.8 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.7% ±3.7 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±2.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.4% ±2.5 pts | 12.3% | +10.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min ±1.3 | 25.9 min | −1.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in East Providence?
10 census tracts lie mostly in East Providence (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,538 (Tract 102) to $119,491 (Tract 107.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104Providence County | 6,666 | $77,383 |
| Tract 106Providence County | 6,386 | $59,375 |
| Tract 102Providence County | 5,850 | $51,538 |
| Tract 105.01Providence County | 5,121 | $73,851 |
| Tract 105.02Providence County | 5,098 | $86,546 |
| Tract 103Providence County | 4,321 | $63,804 |
| Tract 107.02Providence County | 4,294 | $119,491 |
| Tract 101.01Providence County | 4,053 | $97,870 |
| Tract 101.02Providence County | 3,463 | $91,118 |
| Tract 107.01Providence County | 2,029 | $85,417 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in East Providence) · Census block assignment files
How does East Providence compare with other places in Rhode Island?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, East Providence is the 855th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 8 in Rhode Island.
East Providence ranks 52nd of 57 places in Rhode Island with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 8 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 13th | 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th | 57 |
| Median household income | 52nd | 57 |
| Per capita income | 37th | 57 |
| Median home value | 42nd | 56 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 11th | 45 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th | 57 |
| Median age | 25th | 57 |
| Owner-occupied share | 48th | 56 |
| Work from home | 28th | 49 |
| Travel time to work | 50th | 57 |
East Providence's figures with every place in Rhode Island (CSV)
Every place in Rhode Island, sortable · Compare East Providence with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for East Providence?
6 of the 57 figures for East Providence on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for East Providence are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in East Providence.