Demographics & People — Cranston, Rhode Island
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 82,632 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~84,700 |
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| Median Age | 39.6 |
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| Total Households | 32,596 |
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| Family Households | 19,930 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58,626 |
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| Black or African American | 4,918 |
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| Asian | 6,029 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 13,787 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 21,593 |
| Other groups | 21,071 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 15,128 |
| Irish | 12,530 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 12,344 |
| English | 7,277 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 5,879 |
| French (except Basque) | 4,478 |
| Portuguese | 4,337 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 4,076 |
Language
| English Only | 58,988 |
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| Spanish | 9,729 |
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| Population 5+ | 78,396 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,657 |
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| Population 18+ | 66,442 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cranston, Rhode Island.
