County profile · Rhode Island
Providence County, RI market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Providence County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 678,179
- +2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 259,210
- Median household income
- $78,787
- +33.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $373,600
- Jobs located here
- 293,972
- Highest market score
- 71
- Roofing and gutters, #149 of 1,177 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 678,179 people live in Providence County, in 259,210 households. Population estimates put the population change in Providence County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.8%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Providence County is $78,787 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 33.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Providence County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (70).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Providence County are for roofing and gutter companies (71), home inspectors (70) and electricians (69). Providence County ranks #149 of 1,177 scored counties for roofing and gutter companies.
Providence County is part of the Providence-Warwick metro area. For its number of households, Providence County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for laundromats (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for veterinarians (45% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Providence County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Providence County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing and gutters | 71 | #149 of 1,177 | 76 | 2.9 | $10.6M | 125 | 44 |
| Home inspectors | 70 | #54 of 415 | 6 | 0.2 | Index only | 294 | 17 |
| Electricians | 69 | #170 of 1,160 | 40 | 1.5 | $20.1M | 167 | 205 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 68 | #48 of 325 | 8 | 0.3 | $38.5M | 157 | 13 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 68 | #247 of 1,707 | 123 | 4.7 | $6.5M | 137 | 262 |
| Veterinarians | 68 | #312 of 1,485 | 47 | 1.8 | $3.5M | 130 | 42 |
| Convenience stores | 68 | #482 of 2,261 | 203 | 7.8 | $8.6M | 109 | 99 |
| Home repair trades | 67 | #292 of 2,057 | 239 | 9.2 | $3.4M | 138 | 511 |
| Chiropractors | 65 | #330 of 1,490 | 100 | 3.9 | $3.1M | 129 | 61 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 64 | #119 of 479 | 11 | 0.4 | $18.5M | 134 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 63 | #601 of 2,222 | 252 | 9.7 | $4.1M | 133 | 563 |
| Gas stations | 63 | #617 of 2,358 | 170 | 6.6 | $2.8M | 116 | 166 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #662 of 2,402 | 497 | 19.2 | $3.5M | 103 | 234 |
| Child care and preschools | 61 | #522 of 1,611 | 155 | 6.0 | $967K | 96 | 157 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 60 | #686 of 2,087 | 370 | 14.3 | $1.6M | 124 | 189 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 59 | #607 of 2,176 | 564 | 21.8 | Index only | 151 | 232 |
| Grocery stores | 57 | #781 of 2,070 | 200 | 7.7 | $8.7M | 93 | 135 |
| Property management | 56 | #345 of 910 | 71 | 2.7 | Index only | 118 | 153 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 56 | #716 of 1,886 | 237 | 9.1 | $1.3M | 132 | 175 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 54 | #367 of 887 | 128 | 4.9 | Index only | 93 | 38 |
| Funeral homes | 54 | #603 of 1,472 | 62 | 2.4 | $584K | 86 | 42 |
| Gyms | 54 | #766 of 1,792 | 200 | 7.7 | $1.2M | 90 | 90 |
| Tire shops | 53 | #700 of 1,530 | 85 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 95 | 33 |
| Real estate | 52 | #994 of 2,229 | 769 | 29.7 | Index only | 139 | 493 |
| Pest control | 51 | #335 of 699 | 36 | 1.4 | $9.1M | 89 | 28 |
| House cleaning | 51 | #382 of 847 | 40 | 1.5 | $8.2M | 129 | 207 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 51 | #659 of 1,302 | 114 | 4.4 | $2.7M | 86 | 41 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #676 of 1,328 | 162 | 6.2 | $1.6M | 95 | 56 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,077 of 2,272 | 241 | 9.3 | $1.5M | 121 | 179 |
| Barbershops | 50 | #705 of 1,356 | 187 | 7.2 | $1.4M | 73 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 50 | #1,092 of 2,200 | 222 | 8.6 | $749K | 85 | 116 |
| Pet stores | 49 | #498 of 974 | 42 | 1.6 | $4M | 87 | 18 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 48 | #750 of 1,493 | 117 | 4.5 | $2.8M | 96 | 374 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #775 of 1,422 | 146 | 5.6 | $2.1M | 88 | 93 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #1,205 of 2,210 | 658 | 25.4 | $884K | 100 | 281 |
| Pizza | 47 | #1,152 of 2,090 | 269 | 10.4 | $3.8M | 75 | 563 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,045 of 1,771 | 193 | 7.4 | $1.7M | 101 | 609 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #1,140 of 1,769 | 297 | 11.5 | $868K | 99 | 80 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 41 | #545 of 777 | 81 | 3.1 | $2.9M | 71 | 90 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #1,346 of 2,063 | 310 | 12.0 | $3.3M | 89 | 267 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 41 | #1,459 of 2,088 | 451 | 17.4 | $520K | 78 | 176 |
| Car washes and detailing | 40 | #984 of 1,451 | 95 | 3.7 | $2.1M | 85 | 46 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 40 | #1,158 of 1,656 | 266 | 10.3 | $1.2M | 65 | 349 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 39 | #1,663 of 2,405 | 3,114 | 120.1 | $328K | 88 | 1,453 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 39 | #1,695 of 2,405 | 1,760 | 67.9 | $581K | 87 | 618 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 38 | #988 of 1,334 | 170 | 6.6 | $1.4M | 68 | 86 |
| Dry cleaners | 37 | #383 of 507 | 54 | 2.1 | $10.8M | 69 | 41 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,799 of 2,339 | 773 | 29.8 | $333K | 77 | 222 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 36 | #1,061 of 1,461 | 109 | 4.2 | $1.5M | 60 | 56 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 36 | #1,443 of 1,889 | 310 | 12.0 | $3.3M | 80 | 305 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,916 of 2,385 | 1,449 | 55.9 | $178K | 84 | 376 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,833 of 2,401 | 835 | 32.2 | $243K | 91 | 445 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 35 | #1,909 of 2,394 | 2,652 | 102.3 | $116K | 76 | 732 |
| Laundromats | 34 | #571 of 785 | 86 | 3.3 | $6.8M | 54 | 51 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #2,014 of 2,378 | 537 | 20.7 | $378K | 85 | 355 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 18 | #1,278 of 1,327 | 122 | 4.7 | $1.7M | 54 | 130 |
Household spending in Providence County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $203.1M | $784 | 82 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $470.3M | $1,814 | 70 |
| Food away from home | $1B | $3,942 | 97 |
| Groceries | $1.7B | $6,702 | 106 |
| Personal care products and services | $257.7M | $994 | 99 |
| Child care and other personal services | $149.8M | $578 | 100 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $234.3M | $904 | 92 |
| Medical and dental services | $308.2M | $1,189 | 92 |
| Pets | $166.2M | $641 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $581.9M | $2,245 | 109 |
| Vehicle insurance | $367.6M | $1,418 | 72 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $803.1M | $3,098 | 103 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $328.8M | $1,269 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $4.6B | $17,894 | 107 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Providence County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 678,179+2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 259,210
- Median age
- 39.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 57%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 410 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,624
- Median household income
- $78,787+33.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $103,369
- Median home value
- $373,600
- Jobs located here
- 293,972
- Daytime population
- 648,043Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Providence County, RI growing?
Population estimates put Providence County at 678,179 people in 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 259,210 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 33.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Providence County, RI spend?
Households in Providence County spend about $4.6B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.7B on groceries and $1B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Providence County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (70).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Providence County, RI?
Of the business types scored in Providence County, roofing and gutter companies (71), home inspectors (70) and electricians (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For roofing and gutter companies, that ranks #149 of 1,177 scored counties.
How does Providence County, RI compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Providence County is $78,787, 2% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $373,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for laundromats (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for veterinarians (45% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Providence County, each ranked against other counties.
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