Providence is a somewhat small city located in the state of Utah. With a population of 8,995 people and two associated neighborhoods, Providence is the 73rd largest community in Utah.

A relatively large number of people in Providence telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.79% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Providence is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Providence’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Residents of the city have the good fortune of having one of the shortest daily commutes compared to the rest of the country. On average, they spend only 18.99 minutes getting to work every day.

As is often the case in a small city, Providence doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Providence is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 46.51% of adults in Providence have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Providence in 2022 was $40,138, which is upper middle income relative to Utah and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $160,552 for a family of four. However, Providence contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Providence is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Providence home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Providence residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Providence also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 12.28% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Providence include English, German, European, Danish, and Norwegian.

The most common language spoken in Providence is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.