Diversity in Providence
Rich Mix
The population of Rhode Island and its capital city, Providence, reflects a rich diversity of races and ethnicities. The figures below are from the 2010 census.
Rhode Island
0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
5.7% Black or African American
12.4% Hispanic or Latino
3.3% People reporting two or more races
Providence
1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
16% Black or African American
38.1% Hispanic or Latino
6.5% People reporting two or more races