Pawtucket, RI
Maps & Population Facts
Population
71,770
Population Density
8,281
Labor Participaton
68.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.4%
Median Household Income
$44,909
Median Individual Income
$29,226
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$40,525
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$172,200
Median Gross Rent
$878
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,592
Housing Units
30,995
People who reside in Pawtucket live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
33%
Apt, Condo, Other
67%
Analysis
Income
Households in Pawtucket earn signifcantly less money than the national median income, averaging 26% less per household.
Housing
Pawtucket has a median house price of $172,200. The cost of owning a home in Pawtucket is less than most areas. The cost of renting in Pawtucket is 13% less than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 39% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 4% |
Demographics
The median age in Pawtucket is 36. Pawtucket has a population that is younger than in comparison to the US median age.
Pawtucket ranks in the lowest of the nation for having an educated population and has significantly less college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Pawtucket | Rhode Island | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 172,200 | 257,800 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 1,592 | 1,782 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 878 | 941 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 10.8% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 56% | 39% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 8,281 | 1,023 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Pawtucket | Rhode Island | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 44,909 | 63,870 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 29,226 | 36,278 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 40,525 | 51,286 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 36.0 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 68.5% | 64.1% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 19.4% | 33.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Pawtucket, RI
8,281
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Pawtucket is comparable to that of a Mid-Sized City.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +