Population 7,890 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Olneyville
Household size in Olneyville
| Period | Olneyville | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.51 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.57 | −0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Olneyville is a place of big households: 3.51 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.94, even as the national average fell. Only one other Providence neighborhood has larger households.
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 Olneyville
| Period | Olneyville | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.0 | 40.5 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.4 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 26.5 | 41.7 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.7 | +2.2 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Olneyville is young: half of its residents are under 26.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward families with many children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 28.2, even as the national median rose. Of Providence's 28 neighborhoods, only two are younger.
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 Olneyville
| Period | Olneyville | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Olneyville: 23.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 8.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Olneyville
Renters in Olneyville
| Period | Olneyville | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.3% | 37.0% | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 39.0% | 39.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 83.8% | 38.6% | 39.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.3% | 36.8% | 36.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Olneyville rent: 71.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than a quarter of owners (27.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.0 points, 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 Olneyville
| Period | Olneyville | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 10.3% | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 10.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Olneyville: 16.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Olneyville
| Period | Olneyville | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1959 | 1957 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1959 | 1958 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1960 | 1959 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Olneyville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1944, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Olneyville
| Period | Olneyville | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $741 | $928 | $941 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $797 | $974 | $988 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $671 | $1,103 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,063 | $1,439 | $1,448 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$322 | +$511 | +$507 | +$606 |
The median renter in Olneyville pays $1,063 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $322 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Olneyville has the lowest rents of any Providence neighborhood.
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 Olneyville
Bachelor's degrees in Olneyville
| Period | Olneyville | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 28.5% | 30.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 29.6% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 32.4% | 34.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 35.2% | 37.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Olneyville: 18.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Olneyville has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Providence neighborhoods.
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 Olneyville
| Period | Olneyville | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.9% | 82.1% | 83.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 56.6% | 83.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.7% | 87.5% | 88.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 88.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +20.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Olneyville never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 20.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Olneyville
| Period | Olneyville | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 5.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Olneyville runs well above the national rate: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Olneyville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olneyville | 3.51 | 26.5 | 23.7% | 71.3% | 16.1% | 1944 | $1,063 | 18.9% | 84.4% | 8.9% |
| Valley | 3.18 | 29.7 | 26.4% | 63.4% | 11.9% | 1939 | $1,478 | 22.2% | 72.5% | 7.4% |
| Mount Pleasant | 2.95 | 34.4 | 25.4% | 35.9% | 11.5% | 1942 | $1,418 | 20.3% | 80.0% | 8.7% |
| Hartford | 3.00 | 34.3 | 26.1% | 44.6% | 11.0% | 1959 | $1,585 | 15.0% | 74.7% | 13.2% |
| Silver Lake | 3.15 | 31.7 | 16.4% | 50.8% | 12.6% | 1948 | $1,498 | 13.7% | 79.3% | 11.5% |
| Federal Hill | 1.92 | 39.3 | 5.0% | 79.5% | 13.4% | 1944 | $1,507 | 46.2% | 87.4% | 8.5% |
| Manton | 3.22 | 23.6 | 25.2% | 49.1% | 9.8% | 1963 | $1,228 | 16.0% | 91.1% | 13.0% |
| West End | 2.70 | 33.3 | 16.6% | 72.9% | 11.2% | 1948 | $1,392 | 30.7% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Elmhurst | 2.64 | 36.4 | 12.5% | 34.0% | 17.7% | 1950 | $1,961 | 37.9% | 93.9% | 4.5% |
| Smith Hill | 2.22 | 37.8 | 6.3% | 74.7% | 13.6% | 1945 | $1,404 | 32.4% | 78.3% | 6.7% |
| Wayland | 2.09 | 39.1 | 4.4% | 47.8% | 3.1% | 1951 | $1,633 | 66.5% | 94.5% | 6.8% |
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 Olneyville. 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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