Providence County Rhode Island Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Providence County Rhode Island area was $67,368 in 2021, the latest figures available. Providence County median household income is $6,640 lower than the median Rhode Island household income and $2,349 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Providence County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Providence County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Providence County Rhode Island
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Rhode Island | $74,008 | -2.59% | +6.61% |
| Providence County | $67,368 | -1.26% | +10.58% |
Trends in Providence County, RI Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Providence is $67,368. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $68,225 and is now $857 (1.26%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Providence County, Rhode Island, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Providence County
| Date | US | Rhode Island | Providence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $74,008 | $67,368 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $75,978 | $68,225 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $75,421 | $66,758 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $69,421 | $60,920 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $70,593 | $62,637 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $68,415 | $59,126 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $66,412 | $57,826 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $62,882 | $54,393 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $65,124 | $56,103 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $64,494 | $56,862 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $64,752 | $56,590 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $68,507 | $60,619 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $70,170 | $62,483 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $71,564 | $62,591 |
Providence County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Providence County was $84,670 in 2021. Compared to the median Rhode Island family income, Providence County median family income is $12,634 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Providence County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Providence County Rhode Island
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Rhode Island | $97,304 | -0.40% | +7.09% |
| Providence County | $84,670 | -1.41% | +5.45% |
Trends in Providence County, RI Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Providence is $84,670. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $85,879 and is now $1,209 (1.41%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Providence County, Rhode Island, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Providence County
| Date | US | Rhode Island | Providence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $97,304 | $84,670 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $97,697 | $85,879 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $94,713 | $84,170 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $90,862 | $80,297 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $93,457 | $80,097 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,997 | $76,815 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $87,625 | $75,664 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,579 | $68,108 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $83,421 | $70,314 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $84,284 | $74,035 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $84,030 | $71,292 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $87,788 | $75,089 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $91,939 | $81,492 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $89,920 | $79,607 |
Providence County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Providence County was $35,779 in 2021. Compared to the median Rhode Island per capita income, Providence County median per capita income is $4,603 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Providence County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Providence County Rhode Island
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Rhode Island | $40,382 | -0.96% | +6.94% |
| Providence County | $35,779 | +0.27% | +11.38% |
Trends in Providence County, RI Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $35,779, the per capita income for Providence was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Providence County, Rhode Island, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Providence County
| Date | US | Rhode Island | Providence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $40,382 | $35,779 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $40,773 | $35,681 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $39,767 | $34,335 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $37,763 | $32,123 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $38,144 | $33,503 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,267 | $32,697 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,467 | $32,280 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $35,318 | $31,229 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $35,820 | $30,100 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $34,744 | $30,448 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $35,345 | $31,028 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $36,421 | $31,485 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $36,386 | $32,259 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,852 | $33,297 |
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