About Providence
Providence is located in Providence county Rhode island with a geographic area of 18.4 square miles. The total population in Providence is 179,472 with 47.9% male and 52.1% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.1% of the population, under age 18 equal 21.3% of the population and over age 65 is 11.6% of the population. The median household income is $49,065, per capita income is $28,733. There are a total of 64,190 housing units with 37.8% owner occupied. Education includes 28.6% of residents that are high school graduates and 34.9% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Providence in the summer is 71 degrees, and in the winter 33 degrees.