Providence, KY Demographics

A map of Providence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,373	2,310	83.1%	79.9%
Black	403	366	14.1%	12.7%
Multiracial	81	147	2.8%	5.1%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.2%
Hispanic	0	51	0.0%	1.8%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.4%

Providence, Kentucky has an estimated population of 2,857, a slight decrease from the 2,892 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 14.1% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Providence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Providence has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Providence, that probability was 34.3% in 2020 and 28.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Providence is ranked the 130th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Providence was ranked the 127th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Providence's White Population

2,373 residents of Providence, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Providence is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Providence ranks 473rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Providence's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Providence's population has increased from 79.9% to 83.1%.

Providence is less White than neighboring Clay (95.8% White), Nebo (88.9% White), Dixon (93.6% White), Wheatcroft (100% White), and Manitou (89.2% White).

Providence's Black Population

403 residents of Providence, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Providence is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Providence ranks 46th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Providence's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Black residents' share of Providence's population has increased from 12.7% to 14.1%.

Providence is more Black than neighboring Clay (0% Black), Nebo (4.1% Black), Dixon (3.2% Black), Wheatcroft (0% Black), and Manitou (0% Black).

Providence's Asian Population

0 residents of Providence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Providence is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Providence ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Providence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Providence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Providence is less Asian than neighboring Dixon (0.4% Asian).

Providence's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Providence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Providence is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Providence ranks 345th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Providence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Providence's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Providence is less Hispanic than neighboring Clay (1.6% Hispanic), Nebo (3.7% Hispanic), and Dixon (0.4% Hispanic).

Providence's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Providence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Providence is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Providence ranks 275th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Providence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Providence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Providence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clay (2.6% Native American/Other), and Nebo (0.5% Native American/Other).

Providence's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Providence, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Providence is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Providence ranks 116th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Providence's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Providence's population has decreased from 5.1% to 2.8%.

Providence is more Multiracial than neighboring Clay (0% Multiracial), Dixon (2.4% Multiracial), and Wheatcroft (0% Multiracial). Providence is less Multiracial than neighboring Manitou (10.8% 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.