East Providence, RI Demographics

A map of East Providence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	34,407	35,664	72.8%	75.7%
Hispanic	4,440	3,328	9.4%	7.1%
Multiracial	3,190	3,496	6.7%	7.4%
Black	2,778	2,350	5.9%	5.0%
Native American/Other	1,252	1,317	2.6%	2.8%
Asian	1,214	984	2.6%	2.1%

East Providence, Rhode Island has an estimated population of 47,281, a less than 1% change from the 47,139 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.8% White, 9.4% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 5.9% Black, 2.6% Asian, and 2.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Providence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Providence has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Rhode Island overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Providence, that probability was 41.3% in 2020 and 45.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Providence is ranked the 5th most populous place in Rhode Island, out of 36 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Providence was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Providence's White Population

34,407 residents of East Providence, or 72.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Providence is slightly higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 68% of the population is White. East Providence ranks 28th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Providence's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of East Providence's population has decreased from 75.7% to 72.8%.

East Providence is more White than neighboring Providence (33.1% White), Pawtucket (46.3% White), and Central Falls (15.1% White). East Providence is less White than neighboring North Seekonk (77.2% White), and Warwick (82.1% White).

East Providence's Black Population

2,778 residents of East Providence, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Providence is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Black. East Providence ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Providence's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Black residents' share of East Providence's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.9%.

East Providence is more Black than neighboring North Seekonk (1.3% Black), and Warwick (2.5% Black). East Providence is less Black than neighboring Providence (10.2% Black), Pawtucket (11% Black), and Central Falls (9.7% Black).

East Providence's Asian Population

1,214 residents of East Providence, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Providence is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. East Providence ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Providence's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.4%. Asian residents' share of East Providence's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.6%.

East Providence is more Asian than neighboring Pawtucket (1.2% Asian), North Seekonk (1.8% Asian), and Central Falls (0.1% Asian). East Providence is less Asian than neighboring Providence (6.2% Asian), and Warwick (3.4% Asian).

East Providence's Hispanic Population

4,440 residents of East Providence, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Providence is lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 17.7% of the population is Hispanic. East Providence ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Providence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.4%. Hispanic residents' share of East Providence's population has increased from 7.1% to 9.4%.

East Providence is more Hispanic than neighboring North Seekonk (8.6% Hispanic), and Warwick (6.9% Hispanic). East Providence is less Hispanic than neighboring Providence (45.3% Hispanic), Pawtucket (26.8% Hispanic), and Central Falls (69.1% Hispanic).

East Providence's Native American/Other Population

1,252 residents of East Providence, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Providence is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. East Providence ranks 4th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Providence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Providence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

East Providence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Providence (1.6% Native American/Other), Pawtucket (2.5% Native American/Other), Central Falls (1.5% Native American/Other), and Warwick (0.5% Native American/Other). East Providence is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Seekonk (3.9% Native American/Other).

East Providence's Multiracial Population

3,190 residents of East Providence, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Providence is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Multiracial. East Providence ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Providence's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Multiracial residents' share of East Providence's population has decreased from 7.4% to 6.7%.

East Providence is more Multiracial than neighboring Providence (3.6% Multiracial), Central Falls (4.6% Multiracial), and Warwick (4.6% Multiracial). East Providence is less Multiracial than neighboring Pawtucket (12.1% Multiracial), and North Seekonk (7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.