Demographics & People — East Providence, Rhode Island
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 46,970 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~48,000 |
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| Median Age | 45.1 |
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| Total Households | 20,357 |
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| Family Households | 11,739 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35,991 |
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| Black or African American | 2,600 |
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| Asian | 1,245 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,177 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Portuguese | 10,733 |
| Other groups | 8,255 |
| Irish | 8,111 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,066 |
| English | 4,983 |
| Italian | 4,652 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,848 |
| French (except Basque) | 3,559 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,873 |
| French Canadian | 1,809 |
Language
| English Only | 34,106 |
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| Spanish | 2,548 |
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| Population 5+ | 44,139 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,639 |
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| Population 18+ | 39,205 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.4% |
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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 East Providence, Rhode Island.
