Census tract · Providence County
Census Tract 161, Providence County, Rhode Island
Census Tract 161, GEOID 44007016100, in Providence County, Rhode Island, entirely within Pawtucket. 4,304 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±869); the 2020 Census counted 5,018.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,304
±869 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,018
Median household income
$62,775
±$19,485 (90% margin)
Providence County: $78,787
Median home value
$355,500
±$44,185 (90% margin)
Providence County: $373,600
Median gross rent
$1,193
±$141 (90% margin)
Providence County: $1,312
Where is Census Tract 161?
Census Tract 161 is one of 145 census tracts in Providence County, Rhode Island. It covers 0.36 square miles of land, 14,017 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 44007016100, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Pawtucket | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 161: Tract 151 ($47,529), Tract 152 ($16,543), Tract 163 ($72,022), Tract 164 ($44,760), Tract 166 ($96,070) and Tract 167 ($49,104). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 161?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 161's population at 4,304 (±869) in 1,839 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,018 residents and 2,165 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 161 | Pawtucket |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,304 ±869 | 75,893 |
| Households | 1,839 ±307 | 30,598 |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.37 | 2.46 |
| Housing units | 2,171 ±256 | 32,810 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 161?
The median resident of Census Tract 161 is 37.9 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 52.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 19.2%. 36.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 161 | Pawtucket |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 ±4.2 | 37.1 |
| Under 18 years | 18.2% ±7.1 pts | 22.4% |
| 65 years and over | 17.9% ±6.0 pts | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 52.8% ±14.5 pts | 26.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 19.2% ±7.9 pts | 46.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±6.0 pts | 11.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 17.4% ±10.4 pts | 12.1% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±2.1 pts | 2.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 36.6% ±7.3 pts | 25.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 59.4% ±11.4 pts | 38.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±2.9 pts | 3.6% |
| With a disability | 19.4% ±6.9 pts | 14.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2% ±8.8 pts | 4.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 70.1% ±8.9 pts | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6% ±7.0 pts | 22.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8% ±4.4 pts | 7.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.1% ±10.3 pts | 89.1% |
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 Census Tract 161 earn?
Half of the 1,839 households in Census Tract 161 earn less than $62,775 a year (±$19,485), against $78,787 across Providence County: 102nd highest of the county's 139 tracts with a reliable estimate. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 161 | Pawtucket |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,775 ±$19,485 | $68,310 |
| Mean household income | $73,865 ±$12,263 | $85,335 |
| Per capita income | $32,355 ±$5,009 | $35,248 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8% ±6.8 pts | 13.3% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.1% ±20.3 pts | 17.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.8% ±12.6 pts | 20.8% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±4.4 pts | 93.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8% ±8.3 pts | 89.5% |
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 Census Tract 161?
Owners occupy 33.4% of Census Tract 161's occupied homes and renters 66.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $355,500 by its owner (±$44,185). The median renter pays $1,193 a month including utilities, and 44.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 161 | Pawtucket |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $355,500 ±$44,185 | $325,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,193 ±$141 | $1,208 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.6% ±17.2 pts | 35.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,999 ±$938 | $1,923 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 33.4% ±12.6 pts | 50.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 66.6% ±12.6 pts | 49.9% |
| Housing units | 2,171 ±256 | 32,810 |
| Single-family detached homes | 7.6% ±5.8 pts | 33.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 1.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 59.9% ±10.3 pts | 42.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 19.5% ±8.0 pts | 12.7% |
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 do people in Census Tract 161 get to work?
78.2% of Census Tract 161's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 161 | Pawtucket |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.7% ±5.3 pts | 70.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±3.0 pts | 7.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2% ±8.0 pts | 75.3% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±3.6 pts | 7.8% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% ±3.3 pts | 3.3% |
| Walked | 5.5% ±5.2 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±5.3 pts | 9.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min ±5.3 | 25.6 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
How does Census Tract 161 compare with the other tracts in Providence County?
Among Providence County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 161 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Providence County | In Pawtucket |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 79th of 145 | 5th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 145 | 4th of 21 |
| Median household income | 102nd of 139 | 14th of 21 |
| Per capita income | 97th of 145 | 13th of 21 |
| Median home value | 70th of 143 | 6th of 21 |
| Median gross rent | 90th of 132 | 13th of 21 |
| Poverty rate | 65th of 113 | 9th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 117th of 142 | 15th of 21 |
| Median age | 77th of 145 | 10th of 21 |
| Owner-occupied share | 113th of 144 | 15th of 21 |
The tracts next to it on Providence County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 171 | 99th | $65,000±$23,332 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 184 | 100th | $64,679±$18,017 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 103 | 101st | $63,804±$19,011 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 161 | 102nd | $62,775±$19,485 |
| Tract 154 | 103rd | $62,566±$12,375 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 14 | 104th | $60,282±$17,627 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 153 | 105th | $59,967±$21,861 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 161?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 161 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections