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.

geosearchPopulation & 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.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pawtucket, RI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    35.1k ± 1.63k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    11.5k ± 1.09k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    6.9k ± 1.22k
25.2%
Hispanic Population
18.9k 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.

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

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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.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    711 ± 125
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    451 ± 170
  3. 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.

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briefcaseEconomy

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).

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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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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).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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 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
  1. $13.8B
  2. $8.26B
  3. $5.82B

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.

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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.

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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
  1. $12.5B
  2. $4.54B
  3. $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).

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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.

US Senators from Rhode Island

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Jack Reed
Senator from Rhode Island2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Sheldon Whitehouse
Senator from Rhode Island1
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.

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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.

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learningEducation

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%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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.

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homeHousing & 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.

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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%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 169
  2. Census Tract 158
  3. 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).

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Household Income

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$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.

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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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (76.8%)
  2. Carpooled (11.1%)
  3. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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