Statistic Lower South Providence Providence Rhode Island
Population 7,030 179,472 1,059,361
Population density (sq mi) 6,427 9,751 1,021
Median age 31.7 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 56% 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 Lower South Providence is 34% lower than Providence
  • The median age in Lower South Providence is 2% higher than Providence
  • In Lower South Providence 29.72% of the population is White
  • In Lower South Providence 35.06% of the population is Black
  • In Lower South Providence 0.42% of the population is Asian

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      Lower South Providence racial demographics

      Race Lower South Providence Providence Rhode Island
      White 29.72% 53.17% 80.99%
      Black 35.06% 16.07% 6.53%
      Asian 0.42% 5.62% 3.28%
      American Indian 0.86% 0.74% 0.49%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.17% 0.05%
      Mixed race 9.82% 7.82% 2.85%
      Other race 24.11% 16.41% 5.81%
      In Lower South Providence, 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 Lower South Providence, Providence, RI demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).