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East Providence city, RI

ZIP 02916 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02916

02916 has a population of 8,725 with a median age of 42.9 yrs (49.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.1%+43% vs US avg
x
Black
2.4%-81% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-90% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.8%-74% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.7%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.1%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
19.1%+17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.6%-23% vs US avg
x
High school
22.9%-13% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.8%-11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
42.7%+27% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.3%+17% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.7%-18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.2%+9% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.7%
x
Diversity Index
22/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.6%-51% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.1%+44% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
20.3%+250% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishPortuguese

Health & Community Indicators in 02916

Poverty Rate
5.6%-51% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.1%+44% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.9%-51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.5%-44% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
20.3%+250% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,725
Median age42.9
Poverty rate5.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Black2.4%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born20.1%