Economy & Jobs — Providence, Rhode Island
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,119 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,694 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 100,702 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.4% |
| Professional | 12.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 630 |
| Fast Food | 524 |
| Law Offices | 477 |
| Physician Offices | 337 |
| Coffee Shops | 262 |
| Real Estate Offices | 228 |
| Beauty Salons | 217 |
| Auto Repair | 200 |
| Insurance Agencies | 187 |
| Commercial Banks | 186 |
| Dental Offices | 185 |
| Bars | 161 |
| Child Day Care | 156 |
| Gas Stations | 147 |
| Liquor Stores | 138 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
