East Providence, Rhode Island Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of East Providence, Rhode Island is 46,970 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest city in Rhode Island. The median household income is $79,660, the median home value is $322,100, and the median age is 43.6.
The population has grown 1.7% since 2010 (47,141 → 47,961).
46,970
Population
3536
People / sq mi
$79,660
Median Income
$322,100
Median Home Value
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East Providence covers 13.3 sq mi of land at 3536 people per square mile.
About East Providence, RI
Age is the most distinctive thing about East Providence: a median age of 43.6, older than the national median. East Providence is a city in Rhode Island with a population of 46,970. It is the #5-largest of all cities in Rhode Island nationally.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $79,660 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.9%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $322,100, with typical rent around $1,262.
Roughly 32.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 10.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in East Providence — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
East Providence city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of East Providence city had a population of 47,141 in 2010 and 47,961 in 2024, a 1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 47,961 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.
47,961
Population (2024)
47,141
Population (2010)
47,961
Peak (2024)
0.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 47,141 |
| 2011 | 47,223 |
| 2012 | 47,350 |
| 2013 | 47,382 |
| 2014 | 47,399 |
| 2015 | 47,443 |
| 2016 | 47,465 |
| 2017 | 47,357 |
| 2018 | 47,547 |
| 2019 | 47,618 |
| 2020 | 47,052 |
| 2021 | 46,928 |
| 2022 | 47,105 |
| 2023 | 47,368 |
| 2024 | 47,961 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$79,660
Median Household Income
$45,225
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$322,100
Median Home Value
$1,262
Median Rent
61.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.5%
High School+
32.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.0%
Drive Alone
76.4%
Public Transit
10.7%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
24.5%
Foreign Born
77.3%
Non-English at Home
6.0%
Veterans
14.9%
With Disability
97.0%
Health Insurance
92.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
| Information | 8.1% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Retail Trade | 6.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.9% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
East Providence, Rhode Island has a population of 46,970 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest city in Rhode Island.
The median household income in East Providence, Rhode Island is $79,660, with 7.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in East Providence, Rhode Island is $322,100, with median monthly rent at $1,262 and a homeownership rate of 61.0%.
The median age in East Providence, Rhode Island is 43.6 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The population has grown 1.7% since 2010 (47,141 → 47,961).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.