The Town of North Providence was originally part of the Town of Providence, which was first settled in 1636. During the mid 1700’s, the northern part of Providence was separated as a new town named North Providence, and was later incorporated on June 13,1765.
North Providence as originally settled was a large town, encompassing all of what today is known as North Providence, as well as all of the City of Pawtucket to the Blackstone/Seekonk River, and most of the City of Providence, north of the current R.I. State House.
From 1765 to 1874, Pawtucket was a village in North Providence, as was Centredale, Allendale, Fruit Hill, Lymans Mill (Lymansville), Manton, Dyerville, Mt. Pleasant and others. During this time, the Town Council would assemble in the village of Pawtucket, which was the population center during this era.
In June of 1874, a large portion of North Providence was annexed and became Pawtucket, as was another section of the town that was taken over by the City of Providence. (Portions of North Providence were also annexed and became part of the City of Providence in 1767 and 1873).
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,411 people, 14,351 households, and 8,538 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,207.0/km² (5,720.2/mi²). There were 14,867 housing units at an average density of 1,012.4/km² (2,623.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.98% White, 2.65% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.85% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.58% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. 3.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 14,351 households out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the town the population was spread out with 18.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $19,721, and the median income for a family was $31,655. Males had a median income of $16,624 versus $12,854 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,589. 28.1% of the population and 25.6% of families were below the poverty line. 29.8% of those under the age of 18 and 28.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
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