Population 11,963 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elmwood
Household size in Elmwood
| Period | Elmwood | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.02 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.10 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Elmwood average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.00, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Elmwood
| Period | Elmwood | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 40.5 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.4 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 41.7 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.0 | +2.2 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Elmwood is 37.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.8, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Elmwood
| Period | Elmwood | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Elmwood: 25.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Elmwood has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Providence neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Elmwood
Renters in Elmwood
| Period | Elmwood | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.9% | 37.0% | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.1% | 39.0% | 39.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.6% | 38.6% | 39.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.9% | 36.8% | 36.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −13.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Elmwood rent: 61.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About three in ten owners (30.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 13.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Elmwood
| Period | Elmwood | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 10.3% | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 10.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in Elmwood are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 14.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Providence neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Elmwood
| Period | Elmwood | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1959 | 1957 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1959 | 1958 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1960 | 1959 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Elmwood is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1940, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Elmwood has older homes than the great majority of Providence neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Elmwood
| Period | Elmwood | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $764 | $928 | $941 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $856 | $974 | $988 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $976 | $1,103 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,262 | $1,439 | $1,448 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$498 | +$511 | +$507 | +$606 |
Rent in Elmwood runs $1,262 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $498 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Elmwood
Bachelor's degrees in Elmwood
| Period | Elmwood | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 28.5% | 30.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 29.6% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 32.4% | 34.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 35.2% | 37.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Elmwood: 22.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Elmwood
| Period | Elmwood | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.0% | 82.1% | 83.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.8% | 83.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.0% | 87.5% | 88.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.7% | 88.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Elmwood never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Elmwood has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Providence neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Elmwood
| Period | Elmwood | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in Elmwood is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 13.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Elmwood compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood | 2.80 | 37.9 | 25.3% | 61.9% | 5.0% | 1940 | $1,262 | 22.9% | 74.7% | 5.5% |
| Wayland | 2.09 | 39.1 | 4.4% | 47.8% | 3.1% | 1951 | $1,633 | 66.5% | 94.5% | 6.8% |
| Lower South Providence | 2.99 | 35.1 | 22.9% | 67.7% | 8.4% | 1966 | $1,116 | 12.9% | 67.2% | 11.9% |
| Upper South Providence | 2.90 | 38.0 | 15.8% | 76.8% | 9.0% | 1952 | $1,268 | 16.8% | 75.4% | 16.8% |
| Reservoir | 3.20 | 35.0 | 6.8% | 25.3% | 9.2% | 1944 | $1,414 | 35.0% | 76.9% | 2.7% |
| West End | 2.70 | 33.3 | 16.6% | 72.9% | 11.2% | 1948 | $1,392 | 30.7% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Washington Park | 2.52 | 29.5 | 19.6% | 38.2% | 7.4% | 1938 | $1,290 | 24.7% | 72.4% | 12.6% |
| South Elmwood | 3.53 | 32.8 | 16.7% | 49.6% | 6.5% | 1966 | $1,728 | 25.1% | 85.2% | 8.0% |
| Federal Hill | 1.92 | 39.3 | 5.0% | 79.5% | 13.4% | 1944 | $1,507 | 46.2% | 87.4% | 8.5% |
| Downtown | 1.44 | 32.3 | 2.2% | 87.9% | 10.9% | 1972 | $2,115 | 68.3% | 92.3% | 2.3% |
| Edgewood | 2.16 | 36.4 | 6.3% | 50.6% | 8.8% | 1941 | $1,545 | 47.4% | 87.1% | 9.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Elmwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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