Providence Real Estate
Known as the “Renaissance City”, Providence is the largest city and capital of Rhode Island. Located at the head of the Narragansett Bay on the Providence River near the Atlantic coast, the city is intersected by two rivers and is built on three hills.
First settled in 1636 by theologian Roger Williams, the city was one of the first cities to industrialize in the nation. It has also gained a long standing reputation as a leader in the jewelry and silverware industry. Today, Providence is considered the economic, cultural, and political hub of Rhode Island.
The census of 2000 indicated there were 173,618 people residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 54.53% Caucasian, 14.54% African American, 1.14% Native American, 6.01% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 17.55% from other races, and 6.08% from two or more races. 30.03% of the population was Hispanic or Latino Hispanic.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,867, and the median income for a family was $32,058. The per capita income for the city was $15,525.