Population 6,149 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Providence Forge
Household size in Providence Forge
| Period | Providence Forge | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, Providence Forge sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Richmond area as a whole, where it has 2.54 people.
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 Providence Forge
| Period | Providence Forge | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.6, Providence Forge is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age is little changed from 2006–10, while the national median rose.
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 Providence Forge
| Period | Providence Forge | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Providence Forge (10.7%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the wider Richmond area (12.5%). The single-parent share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Providence Forge
Renters in Providence Forge
| Period | Providence Forge | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Providence Forge is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Providence Forge
| Period | Providence Forge | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Providence Forge: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Providence Forge
| Period | Providence Forge | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Providence Forge has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Providence Forge
| Period | Providence Forge | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $860 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,097 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,563 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,753 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$892 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Providence Forge costs $1,753 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $892 a month since 2006–10, up 104%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Providence Forge
Bachelor's degrees in Providence Forge
| Period | Providence Forge | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.3% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Providence Forge than nationally: 39.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The Richmond area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Providence Forge
| Period | Providence Forge | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.8% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Providence Forge: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Providence Forge
| Period | Providence Forge | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Providence Forge has been low: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Providence Forge compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Forge | 2.62 | 44.6 | 10.7% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 1996 | $1,753 | 39.3% | 95.3% | 1.9% |
| Roxbury | 2.48 | 51.4 | 6.1% | 12.0% | 19.5% | 1986 | $1,167 | 24.1% | 85.0% | 2.2% |
| Tallysville | 2.58 | 48.1 | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.5% | 2014 | $1,560 | 37.1% | 90.9% | 0.0% |
| Ruthville | 2.23 | 50.3 | 6.7% | 12.8% | 3.9% | 1978 | $842 | 20.5% | 92.7% | 10.0% |
| New Kent | 2.88 | 42.0 | 5.2% | 3.8% | 6.4% | 1997 | $1,606 | 42.0% | 96.1% | 1.5% |
| Charles City | 2.26 | 52.4 | 8.6% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 1988 | $1,280 | 16.5% | 87.7% | 3.7% |
| Quinton | 2.53 | 44.0 | 9.3% | 8.9% | 5.5% | 1993 | $1,479 | 40.6% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
| Lanexa | 2.46 | 46.7 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.2% | 1992 | $1,334 | 34.2% | 92.3% | 3.4% |
| Holdcroft | 2.46 | 58.0 | 3.1% | 10.8% | 26.6% | 1982 | $745 | 20.9% | 83.1% | 0.9% |
| Westover | 2.16 | 55.0 | 9.4% | 13.1% | 11.9% | 1984 | $1,209 | 15.3% | 82.3% | 4.7% |
| Upper Brandon | 2.25 | 51.4 | 5.8% | 11.8% | 6.9% | 1976 | $839 | 24.1% | 91.9% | 9.8% |
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 Providence Forge. 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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