Demographics & People — Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 75,280 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~77,300 |
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| Median Age | 37.1 |
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| Total Households | 31,036 |
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| Family Households | 18,457 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39,893 |
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| Black or African American | 10,964 |
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| Asian | 1,167 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 18,485 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 21,253 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 19,412 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 15,465 |
| Subsaharan African | 11,350 |
| Cape Verdean | 7,476 |
| Irish | 7,200 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 7,061 |
| Portuguese | 6,670 |
| French (except Basque) | 5,149 |
| Italian | 4,931 |
Language
| English Only | 44,060 |
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| Spanish | 13,236 |
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| Population 5+ | 70,921 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,399 |
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| Population 18+ | 59,119 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.2% |
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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 Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
