Providence, RI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Providence increased by 17,045. In this period, the peak population was 190,792 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 173,747 | - | - |
| 2001 | 174,749 | 1,002 | 0.58% |
| 2002 | 175,992 | 1,243 | 0.71% |
| 2003 | 176,609 | 617 | 0.35% |
| 2004 | 178,169 | 1,560 | 0.88% |
| 2005 | 176,960 | -1,209 | -0.68% |
| 2006 | 175,830 | -1,130 | -0.64% |
| 2007 | 174,998 | -832 | -0.47% |
| 2008 | 174,241 | -757 | -0.43% |
| 2009 | 174,037 | -204 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 177,996 | 3,959 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 178,317 | 321 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 178,817 | 500 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 178,718 | -99 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 179,166 | 448 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 179,317 | 151 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 179,634 | 317 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 179,314 | -320 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 179,569 | 255 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 179,323 | -246 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 190,745 | 11,422 | 6.37% |
| 2021 | 190,169 | -576 | -0.30% |
| 2022 | 189,567 | -602 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 190,792 | 1,225 | 0.65% |
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Providence, RI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Providence's population increased by 4,249 (2.45%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Providence's population increased by 12,749 (7.16%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Providence's population increased by 47 (0.02%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Providence's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 190,792.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Providence's population peaked in year 2023 at 190,792.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Providence's population was lowest in year 2000 at 173,747.
Providence, RI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Providence grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Providence had an average annual population growth rate of 0.43% per year. Overall the population grew 9.81% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Providence annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.43% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Providence population grew the most, with an increase of 11,422 people (a 6.37% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Providence population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,209 people (a 0.68% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Providence, RI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Providence's population increased by 623 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 602 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,225 (0.65%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Providence, RI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Providence increased by 12,074 (6.76%). The population was highest at 190,792 in the year 2023 and lowest at 179,166 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.67%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)