Statistic Charles Providence Rhode Island
Population 6,855 185,554 1,082,806
Population density (sq mi) 8,658 10,084 2,066
Median age 36.5 31.2 39.9
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 0.9:1 0.9:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 36% 52%
Families w/ Kids under 18 55% 51% 42%
Speak English n/a 50% 78%
Speak Spanish n/a 38% 12%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Charles is 14% lower than Providence
  • The median age in Charles is 17% higher than Providence
  • In Charles 40.45% of the population is White
  • In Charles 21.05% of the population is Black
  • In Charles 3.67% of the population is Asian

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      Charles racial demographics

      Race Charles Providence Rhode Island
      White 40.45% 53.17% 80.99%
      Black 21.05% 16.07% 6.53%
      Asian 3.67% 5.62% 3.28%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.74% 0.49%
      Native Hawaiian 0.67% 0.17% 0.05%
      Mixed race 12.06% 7.82% 2.85%
      Other race 22.10% 16.41% 5.81%
      In Charles, 43.5% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Charles, Providence, RI demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.