Density by Race in Providence Neighborhoods
A “largely white” classification of Providence, though it is, does not highlight the fact that many depressed areas which are mostly white, are also mostly immigrant. The areas tended to stagnate economically after the 1960s and the eras of urban renewal and housing projects that followed. Because the land area of Providence is so small, and the ethnic enclaves so engrained, there was no major stretch of economic classes following this upheaval of neighborhoods. Interestingly, some of the older ethnic neighborhoods have flourished, and become wealthy, such as the “little Italy” neighborhoods and some of the historically Jewish neighborhoods. These populations did see some flight into the suburbs, but also still maintain ethnic enclaves within the city.
Hispanic and White, Non-Hispanic populations are currently the most prevalent in Providence.
Hispanic and White, Non-Hispanic populations are currently the most prevalent in Providence.
Dissimilarity
As the below dissimilarity index shows, the highest dissimilarity indices occur between Hispanic and black racial groups and white, non-Hispanic groups. However, as discussed, this dissimilarity emphasizes spatial relationships and does not accurately display dissimilarities between immigrant populations, many of which are white, non-Hispanic.