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Providence Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 1,048,319
- Land Area (2000): 2,706.349 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 1,295.301 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 401
Houses (2000): 439,837
Providence Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 1,906,590 | 90.88% |
Rural, Farm | 3,705 | 0.18% |
Rural, Non-farm | 187,578 | 8.94% |
Providence Metro Area Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Providence Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 683,613
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $22,542,799,000 / $5,449,653,000
Providence Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 514,109 | 482,493 | 31,616 | 6.15% | 62 |
1991 | 511,139 | 469,341 | 41,797 | 8.18% | 82 |
1992 | 517,841 | 471,874 | 45,967 | 8.88% | 89 |
1993 | 514,120 | 473,227 | 40,893 | 7.95% | 80 |
1994 | 503,322 | 468,768 | 34,554 | 6.87% | 69 |
1995 | 496,279 | 465,424 | 30,855 | 6.22% | 62 |
1996 | 504,501 | 477,523 | 26,978 | 5.35% | 54 |
1997 | 518,252 | 491,085 | 27,166 | 5.24% | 53 |
1998 | 520,277 | 496,343 | 23,934 | 4.60% | 46 |
1999 | 527,217 | 505,147 | 22,070 | 4.19% | 42 |
2000 | 530,308 | 508,144 | 22,164 | 4.18% | 42 |
2001 | 532,020 | 507,752 | 24,267 | 4.56% | 46 |
2002 | 539,821 | 512,348 | 27,474 | 5.09% | 51 |
2003 | 549,524 | 519,736 | 29,788 | 5.42% | 54 |
2004 | 543,210 | 514,741 | 28,469 | 5.24% | 53 |
2005 | 550,784 | 522,767 | 28,017 | 5.09% | 51 |
2006 | 560,463 | 531,846 | 28,617 | 5.11% | 51 |
2007 | 562,410 | 533,994 | 28,416 | 5.05% | 51 |
2008 | 557,904 | 516,688 | 41,216 | 7.39% | 74 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 561,178 | 521,833 | 39,345 | 7.01% | 70 |
Feb 2008 | 553,975 | 517,005 | 36,970 | 6.67% | 67 |
Mar 2008 | 554,385 | 517,147 | 37,238 | 6.72% | 67 |
Apr 2008 | 554,095 | 520,857 | 33,238 | 6.00% | 60 |
May 2008 | 552,442 | 512,656 | 39,786 | 7.20% | 72 |
Jun 2008 | 560,318 | 518,316 | 42,002 | 7.50% | 75 |
Jul 2008 | 564,700 | 518,544 | 46,156 | 8.17% | 82 |
Aug 2008 | 562,488 | 512,657 | 49,831 | 8.86% | 89 |
Sep 2008 | 557,555 | 511,181 | 46,374 | 8.32% | 83 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Providence Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 49,528 | 9.59% |
2. | Educational Services | 34,422 | 6.67% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 30,992 | 6.00% |
4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 28,919 | 5.60% |
5. | Public Administration | 27,352 | 5.30% |
6. | Health Care | 25,068 | 4.85% |
7. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 21,080 | 4.08% |
8. | Finance and Insurance | 20,073 | 3.89% |
9. | Metal Manufactuing | 17,914 | 3.47% |
10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 17,836 | 3.45% |
11. | Food and Beverage Stores | 14,218 | 2.75% |
12. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 12,806 | 2.48% |
13. | Repair and Maintenance | 12,452 | 2.41% |
14. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 11,741 | 2.27% |
15. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 9,400 | 1.82% |
16. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 8,164 | 1.58% |
17. | Other Transportation | 7,872 | 1.52% |
18. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 7,672 | 1.49% |
19. | Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing | 7,194 | 1.39% |
20. | Truck Transportation | 6,412 | 1.24% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 85,162 | 17.56% |
2. | Educational Services | 65,737 | 13.55% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 34,772 | 7.17% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 33,922 | 6.99% |
5. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 22,676 | 4.68% |
6. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 22,094 | 4.56% |
7. | Public Administration | 17,886 | 3.69% |
8. | Social Assistance | 17,116 | 3.53% |
9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 12,440 | 2.57% |
10. | Food and Beverage Stores | 11,428 | 2.36% |
11. | Department and Other General Stores | 11,020 | 2.27% |
12. | Personal and Laundry Services | 9,650 | 1.99% |
13. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 9,516 | 1.96% |
14. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 8,946 | 1.84% |
15. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 7,422 | 1.53% |
16. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 7,204 | 1.49% |
17. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 6,792 | 1.40% |
18. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 5,482 | 1.13% |
19. | Metal Manufactuing | 5,030 | 1.04% |
20. | Construction | 4,956 | 1.02% |
Providence Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Production Occupations | 27,424 | 5.31% |
2. | Other Management Occupations | 22,325 | 4.32% |
3. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 21,918 | 4.24% |
4. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 20,734 | 4.01% |
5. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 20,186 | 3.91% |
6. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 20,009 | 3.87% |
7. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 19,298 | 3.74% |
8. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 18,896 | 3.66% |
9. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 14,889 | 2.88% |
10. | Computer Specialists | 14,636 | 2.83% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 13,192 | 2.55% |
12. | Top Executives | 12,987 | 2.51% |
13. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 12,404 | 2.40% |
14. | Engineers | 11,750 | 2.28% |
15. | Vehicle Mechanics | 11,678 | 2.26% |
16. | Carpenters | 10,666 | 2.07% |
17. | Other Office and Admin Support | 10,446 | 2.02% |
18. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 9,650 | 1.87% |
19. | Business Operations Specialists | 8,942 | 1.73% |
20. | Other Construction Trades | 8,296 | 1.61% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 32,792 | 6.76% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 28,634 | 5.90% |
3. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 21,821 | 4.50% |
4. | Registered Nurses | 19,214 | 3.96% |
5. | Other Production Occupations | 18,006 | 3.71% |
6. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 17,250 | 3.56% |
7. | Other Management Occupations | 16,926 | 3.49% |
8. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 15,658 | 3.23% |
9. | Cashiers | 15,372 | 3.17% |
10. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 15,238 | 3.14% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 13,388 | 2.76% |
12. | Customer Service Representatives | 12,414 | 2.56% |
13. | Waiters and Waitresses | 12,402 | 2.56% |
14. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 11,872 | 2.45% |
15. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 11,170 | 2.30% |
16. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 11,032 | 2.27% |
17. | Business Operations Specialists | 10,532 | 2.17% |
18. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 10,150 | 2.09% |
19. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 9,542 | 1.97% |
20. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 8,644 | 1.78% |
Providence Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 871,056 | 52.58% |
15-35 hours | 240,269 | 14.50% |
1-14 hours | 48,234 | 2.91% |
No regular hours | 497,083 | 30.01% |
Providence Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 23,453 | 2.44% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 18,865 | 1.96% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 33,587 | 3.50% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 73,162 | 7.62% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 110,340 | 11.49% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 134,916 | 14.05% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 149,483 | 15.57% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 124,430 | 12.96% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 62,049 | 6.46% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 53,858 | 5.61% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 22,252 | 2.32% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 10,892 | 1.13% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 75,079 | 7.82% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 68,010 | 7.08% |
Providence Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 33,048 | 3.44% |
5-9 | 118,089 | 12.30% |
10-14 | 170,265 | 17.73% |
15-19 | 167,545 | 17.45% |
20-24 | 152,520 | 15.88% |
25-29 | 60,723 | 6.32% |
30-34 | 105,552 | 10.99% |
35-39 | 22,332 | 2.33% |
40-44 | 26,262 | 2.73% |
45-59 | 50,628 | 5.27% |
60-89 | 34,017 | 3.54% |
At least 90 | 19,395 | 2.02% |
Providence Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 9,620 | 1.00% | 692,570 | 72.11% |
30-44 | 5,234 | 0.54% | 148,912 | 15.51% |
45-59 | 2,168 | 0.23% | 48,460 | 5.05% |
At least 60 | 7,378 | 0.77% | 46,034 | 4.79% |
Providence Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 2,676 | 0.27% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 102,045 | 10.39% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 787,101 | 80.11% |
Motorcycle | 428 | 0.04% |
Other | 6,243 | 0.64% |
Public transportation | 24,400 | 2.48% |
Walked | 37,483 | 3.82% |
Worked at home | 22,089 | 2.25% |
Providence Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Providence Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 816,753 (2,018,635 people)
Families (2000): 533,252 (1,633,704 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 213,274
People at same address in 1995: 1,145,203
Providence Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 87,603 | 10.72% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 57,230 | 7.00% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 51,136 | 6.26% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 49,943 | 6.11% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 48,315 | 5.91% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 48,582 | 5.94% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 44,819 | 5.48% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 43,739 | 5.35% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 39,703 | 4.86% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 75,553 | 9.24% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 89,220 | 10.92% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 87,341 | 10.69% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 43,212 | 5.29% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 19,171 | 2.35% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 15,837 | 1.94% |
$200,000 or more | 15,888 | 1.94% |
Providence Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 116,678 | 28.57% |
Family, 2 people | 109,379 | 26.78% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 21,353 | 5.23% |
Family, 3 people | 64,121 | 15.70% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 3,235 | 0.79% |
Family, 4 people | 56,488 | 13.83% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 1,150 | 0.28% |
Family, 5 people | 23,880 | 5.85% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 373 | 0.09% |
Family, 6 people | 7,658 | 1.88% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 146 | 0.04% |
Family, 7 or more people | 3,872 | 0.95% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 91 | 0.02% |
Providence Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 632,437 | 28.75% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 302,133 | 13.74% |
Public Assistance | 37,174 | 1.69% |
Retirement | 142,397 | 6.47% |
Self Employment | 81,455 | 3.70% |
Social Security | 228,039 | 10.37% |
Supplemental Security | 42,180 | 1.92% |
Wage / Salary | 615,015 | 27.96% |
Other | 118,593 | 5.39% |
Providence Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 223,936 | 55.74% |
With children under 18 | 177,851 | 44.26% |
Providence Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 63,656 | 8.02% |
Married | 447,576 | 56.42% |
Never Married | 257,966 | 32.52% |
Widowed | 24,134 | 3.04% |
Providence Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 94,903 | 10.65% |
Married | 452,326 | 50.78% |
Never Married | 241,365 | 27.10% |
Widowed | 102,145 | 11.47% |
Providence Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Providence Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Providence Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 118,515 | 7.39% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 227,543 | 14.20% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 442,098 | 27.59% |
Some college, no degree | 331,352 | 20.68% |
Associate degree | 106,915 | 6.67% |
Bachelors degree | 239,528 | 14.95% |
Graduate or professional degree | 136,697 | 8.53% |
Providence Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 15,237 | 1.45% | 17,207 | 1.64% | 32,444 | 3.09% |
Kindergarten | 24,202 | 2.31% | 4,692 | 0.45% | 28,894 | 2.76% |
Grades 1-4 | 102,794 | 9.81% | 15,180 | 1.45% | 117,974 | 11.25% |
Grades 5-8 | 104,400 | 9.96% | 14,638 | 1.40% | 119,038 | 11.36% |
Grades 9-12 | 100,454 | 9.58% | 14,574 | 1.39% | 115,028 | 10.97% |
Undergrad college | 79,195 | 7.55% | 61,670 | 5.88% | 140,865 | 13.44% |
Graduate or professional school | 13,317 | 1.27% | 13,931 | 1.33% | 27,248 | 2.60% |
Total | 439,599 | 41.93% | 141,892 | 13.54% | 581,491 | 55.47% |
Providence Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Providence Metro Area Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 56,308
Providence Metro Area Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Providence Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Providence Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 1,780,113 | 88.07% |
Below Poverty Level | 241,118 | 11.93% |
Providence Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Providence Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 3,576
Providence Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Providence Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Providence Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 135,801 | 12.95% |
10-19 Years | 146,815 | 14.00% |
20-29 Years | 136,545 | 13.03% |
30-39 Years | 160,958 | 15.35% |
40-49 Years | 160,375 | 15.30% |
50-59 Years | 116,416 | 11.11% |
60-69 Years | 75,030 | 7.16% |
70-79 Years | 71,737 | 6.84% |
80-89 Years | 37,369 | 3.56% |
90+ Years | 7,273 | 0.69% |
Providence Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 503,635 | 48.04% |
Female | 544,684 | 51.96% |
Providence Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 858,433 | 81.89% |
Hispanic/Latino | 90,820 | 8.66% |
African-American | 41,922 | 4.00% |
Asian | 23,416 | 2.23% |
Multiracial | 20,816 | 1.99% |
Other Race | 8,411 | 0.80% |
Amerindian | 4,181 | 0.40% |
Pacific Islander | 320 | 0.03% |
Providence Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Italian | 398,419 | 18.44% |
2. | Irish | 386,412 | 17.88% |
3. | English | 251,197 | 11.62% |
4. | French Non-Basque | 228,583 | 10.58% |
5. | Portuguese | 182,942 | 8.47% |
6. | French Canadian | 133,549 | 6.18% |
7. | German | 112,179 | 5.19% |
8. | Polish | 86,368 | 4.00% |
9. | United States Or American | 62,753 | 2.90% |
10. | Scottish | 40,074 | 1.85% |
Providence Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 1,578,149 | 80.07% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 158,929 | 8.06% |
3. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 74,888 | 3.80% |
4. | French | 38,786 | 1.97% |
5. | Italian | 27,550 | 1.40% |
6. | Mon Khmer / Cambodian | 11,177 | 0.57% |
7. | French Creole | 8,674 | 0.44% |
8. | Chinese | 7,764 | 0.39% |
9. | Laotian | 6,390 | 0.32% |
10. | Polish | 5,932 | 0.30% |
Providence Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 1,859,233 | 88.62% |
Naturalized immigrant | 112,390 | 5.36% |
Not a citizen | 126,250 | 6.02% |
Providence Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Providence Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Providence Metro Area Counties Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
Bristol County | Newport County | Washington County |
Kent County | Providence County |
Providence Metro Area Cities Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population