Pawtucket, RI

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2021 Population

75,200

4.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.4

2.15% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.9%

5.51% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$56,427

6.66% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$228,500

6.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Pawtucket, RI had a population of 75.2k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $56,427. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pawtucket, RI grew from 71,821 to 75,200, a 4.7% increase and its median household income grew from $52,902 to $56,427, a 6.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pawtucket, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.4%), White (Hispanic) (9.18%), Other (Hispanic) (7.84%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.86%).

None of the households in Pawtucket, RI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.3% of the residents in Pawtucket, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pawtucket, RI are New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island (444 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Pawtucket, RI was $228,500, and the homeownership rate was 47.7%.

Most people in Pawtucket, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Pawtucket, RI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Pawtucket, RI is home to a population of 75.2k people, from which 91.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 25% of Pawtucket, RI residents were born outside of the country (18.8k people).

In 2021, there were 3.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.1k people) in Pawtucket, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.3%

2021 Citizenship

90.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.3% of Pawtucket, RI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pawtucket, RI was 90.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pawtucket, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pawtucket, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.1k ± 1.63k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.5k ± 1.09k
White (Hispanic)
6.9k ± 1.22k

25.2%

Hispanic Population

18.9k people

25.2% of the people in Pawtucket, RI are hispanic (18.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pawtucket, RI as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

25%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.8k people

26.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.9k people

As of 2021, 25% of Pawtucket, RI residents (18.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pawtucket, RI was 26.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pawtucket, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
711 ± 125
Gulf War (2001-)
451 ± 170
Gulf War (1990s)
293 ± 119

Pawtucket, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pawtucket, RI employs 40.2k people. The largest industries in Pawtucket, RI are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,229 people), Manufacturing (5,740 people), and Retail Trade (5,086 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($78,304), Utilities ($61,538), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,389).

Employment

Occupations

40.2k

2021 Value

± 1,746

5.04%

1 Year growth

± 5.77%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pawtucket, RI grew at a rate of 5.04%, from 38.3k employees to 40.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pawtucket, RI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,028 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,203 people), and Production Occupations (3,911 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pawtucket, RI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Rhode Island (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40.2k

2021 Value

± 1,746

5.04%

1 Year growth

± 5.77%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pawtucket, RI grew at a rate of 5.04%, from 38.3k employees to 40.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pawtucket, RI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,229 people), Manufacturing (5,740 people), and Retail Trade (5,086 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pawtucket, RI, though some of these residents may live in Pawtucket, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,321

Median earning men ± $1,275

$34,956

Median earning women ± $1,955

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,975), Information ($55,850), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,403).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($52,188), Information ($43,625), and Public Administration ($41,576).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Rhode Island. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Rhode Island.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Rhode Island to other states, or from other states to Rhode Island.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Rhode Island product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $13.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($8.26B) and Misc. mfg. prods. ($5.82B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Rhode Island products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$55.5B

2020 Value in Rhode Island

$99.7B

Projected 2050 Value in Rhode Island

79.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Rhode Island trade was $55.5B. This is expected to increase 79.5% to $99.7B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Rhode Island trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Rhode Island to other states, or from other states to Rhode Island.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$12.5B
Connecticut
$4.54B
New York
$2.93B

In 2020, the top outbound Rhode Island domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $12.5B, followed by Connecticut with $4.54B and New York and $2.93B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Rhode Island shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.977%).

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing the state of Rhode Island. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.977%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.977%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rhode Island for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Rhode Island

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Jack Reed

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing Rhode Island.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Rhode Island over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Rhode Island

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Rhode Island have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Pawtucket, RI awarded 444 degrees. The student population of Pawtucket, RI in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 579 male students and 44 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pawtucket, RI are White (149 and 33.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (148 and 33.3%), Black or African American (112 and 25.2%), and Unknown (26 and 5.86%).

The largest universities in Pawtucket, RI by number of degrees awarded are New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island (444 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pawtucket, RI are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (370 and 83.3%) and HVAC Maintenance (74 and 16.7%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (252k), Some college (183k), and Bachelors Degree (174k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pawtucket, RI was $228,500 in 2021, which is 0.933 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $213,700 to $228,500, a 6.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Pawtucket, RI is 47.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pawtucket, RI have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pawtucket, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pawtucket, RI is $56,427. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Pawtucket, RI was Census Tract 169 with a value of $92,583, followed by Census Tract 158 and Census Tract 165, with respective values of $90,300 and $82,880.

Property

$228,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,457

$14,146

Median Property Taxes

±$823

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pawtucket, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pawtucket, RI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

47.7%

Homeownership

2021

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 47.7% of the housing units in Pawtucket, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pawtucket, RI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 169
Census Tract 158
Census Tract 165

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pawtucket, RI was Census Tract 169 with a value of $92,583, followed by Census Tract 158 and Census Tract 165, with respective values of $90,300 and $82,880.

The following map shows all of the places in Pawtucket, RI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,427

Median Household Income

± $3,962

29.7k

Number of Households

± 1,367

In 2021, the median household income of the 29.7k households in Pawtucket, RI grew to $56,427 from the previous year's value of $52,902.

The following chart displays the households in Pawtucket, RI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pawtucket, RI is from Rhode Island.

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

In 2021, the income inequality in Rhode Island was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.134% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Rhode Island was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rhode Island in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rhode Island across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (4.82%)

In 2021, 76.8% of workers in Pawtucket, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (4.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pawtucket, RI have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in Pawtucket, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pawtucket, RI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pawtucket, RI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pawtucket, RI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pawtucket, RI (11.1k out of 74.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pawtucket, RI is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95% of the population of Pawtucket, RI has health coverage, with 46.4% on employee plans, 30% on Medicaid, 8.83% on Medicare, 8.99% on non-group plans, and 0.825% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Providence County, RI see 1009 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.18% decrease from the previous year (1021 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1666 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 194 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,009 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Providence County, RI

Primary care physicians in Providence County, RI see an average of 1,009 patients per year. This represents a 1.18% decrease from the previous year (1,021 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Providence County, RI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.01%

Uninsured

46.4%

Employer Coverage

30%

Medicaid

8.83%

Medicare

8.99%

Non-Group

0.825%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pawtucket, RI declined by 10.5% from 5.59% to 5.01%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pawtucket, RI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.