Providence County, Rhode Island Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Providence County, Rhode Island

Providence County, Rhode Island Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

664,854

Diversity Score

60.5

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.5%%

Providence County, Rhode Island Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Providence County, Rhode Island Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)375,74256.5%
Hispanic or Latino170,37625.6%
Black / African American46,2377.0%
Two or More Races36,0595.4%
Asian27,6904.2%
Other Race7,2251.1%
Native American1,0700.2%
Pacific Islander4550.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Providence County, Rhode Island

The largest racial or ethnic group in Providence County, Rhode Island is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 56.5% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Providence County, Rhode Island has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 60.5/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.
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