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Providence, RI Population by Age

The median age in Providence, RI is 32.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.95% were under the age of 15, 28.74% aged 15 to 29, 41.78% aged 30 to 64, 10.00% aged 65 to 84, and 1.52% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Providence, RI population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Providence's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 11,511 6.1%
5 to 9 years 11,998 6.35%
10 to 14 years 10,385 5.5%
15 to 19 years 17,069 9.04%
20 to 24 years 19,284 10.21%
25 to 29 years 17,916 9.49%
30 to 34 years 14,991 7.94%
35 to 39 years 12,795 6.78%
40 to 44 years 10,992 5.82%
45 to 49 years 10,879 5.76%
50 to 54 years 10,495 5.56%
55 to 59 years 9,519 5.04%
60 to 64 years 9,224 4.89%
65 to 69 years 6,968 3.69%
70 to 74 years 5,562 2.95%
75 to 79 years 3,464 1.83%
80 to 84 years 2,896 1.53%
85 years and over 2,864 1.52%
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Providence, RI population by age group

Key stats
70,247
Population under 25 years
56,694
Population aged 25-44
40,117
Population aged 45-64
21,754
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Providence's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Providence, RI population by age group. The largest age group was 20-24 years with a poulation of 19,284 (10.21% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Providence, RI was for the group of age 20-24 years with a population of 19,284 (10.21%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Providence, RI was the 85+ years with a population of 2,864 (1.52%).

Providence, RI population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Providence, RI's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Providence's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Providence, RI population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 126,855 (67.19% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 40,203 21.29%
18 to 64 years 126,855 67.19%
85 years and over 21,754 11.52%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Providence's population under 18 was 21.29%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Providence's working population (between 18 and 64) was 67.19%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Providence's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 11.52% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Providence, RI population pyramid

Population pyramid for Providence, RI is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Providence's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Providence, RI, is 25.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Providence, RI, is 16.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Providence, RI is 41.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Providence, RI is 6.1.
The graph shows Providence's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Providence, RI population pyramid i.e. Providence population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Providence, RI's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 6,238 5,273 11,511
5 to 9 years 5,646 6,352 11,998
10 to 14 years 5,028 5,357 10,385
15 to 19 years 8,253 8,816 17,069
20 to 24 years 9,151 10,133 19,284
25 to 29 years 9,463 8,453 17,916
30 to 34 years 7,634 7,357 14,991
35 to 39 years 6,414 6,381 12,795
40 to 44 years 5,358 5,634 10,992
45 to 49 years 5,558 5,321 10,879
50 to 54 years 4,837 5,658 10,495
55 to 59 years 4,499 5,020 9,519
60 to 64 years 4,591 4,633 9,224
65 to 69 years 2,883 4,085 6,968
70 to 74 years 2,511 3,051 5,562
75 to 79 years 1,459 2,005 3,464
80 to 84 years 918 1,978 2,896
85 years and over 867 1,997 2,864
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Things to know

What is the population of Providence, RI under 18?

Providence's population under the age of 18 is 40,203, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 21.29% of the total resident population of Providence, RI.

What is the aging population in Providence, RI?

Providence's population aged 65 years and above was 21,754. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 11.52% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Providence, RI Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Providence age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Providence population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Providence. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Providence by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Providence.

Key observations

The largest age group in Providence, RI was for the group of age 20-24 years with a population of 19,284 (10.21%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Providence, RI was the 85+ years with a population of 2,864 (1.52%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Providence population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Providence is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Providence total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Providence Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Providence, RI Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Providence - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Providence population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Providence. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Providence population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Providence population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Providence is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Providence is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Providence Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Providence, RI Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Providence, RI population pyramid, which represents the Providence population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Providence, RI, is 25.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Providence, RI, is 16.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Providence, RI is 41.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Providence, RI is 6.1.

Providence population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Providence population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Providence for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Providence for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Providence for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Providence Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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