East Providence , Providence County, Rhode Island
City in Rhode Island
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East Providence is a city located in the county of Providence in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. In the 2010 census it had a population of 47,037 inhabitants and a population density of 1,100 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 47,618 inhabitants.
The city was created 159 years ago in 1861.
The city has a total area of 16.52 square miles (42.78 km2).
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East Providence, RI Quick Facts
| Population : | 47,618 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Rhode Island |
| County : | Providence County |
| Postal code : | 02914 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 401 |
| Area : | 42.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 62 feet / 19 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1862 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:54:15 (11th April 2021) |
| Zip Code : | 02914 |
| Density : | 1,113 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 1.22% (2010-2019) |
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 47,037 | census |
| 2011 | 47,223 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 47,350 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 47,382 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 47,399 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 47,443 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 47,465 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 47,357 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 47,547 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 47,618 | estimation process |
The population of East Providence increased by 1.22% in 9 years.
People born in East Providence, RI (16)
Many people were born here, including journalist and talk show and game show host Meredith Vieira, lawyer Andrea Cabral, Major League Baseball player Art Merewether, you can see a list of people who born in East Providence, RI.
- Arunah Shepherdson Abell (American publisher, philanthropist (1806-1888))
- Davey Lopes (second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball)
- Jennifer Lee (American motion picture writer and director.)
- Jamie Silva (American football player, defensive back, safety)
- Jimmy Hatlo (American cartoonist)
- Morgan Murphy (Major League Baseball player)
- Peter J. Barnes II (American politician)
- Randy Wilson (American ice hockey player)
- William S. Haynes (American businessman)
- Donald Lally (American politician)
- Katherine Kazarian (American politician)
- Brendan Whittet (American ice hockey coach)
- Kevin Robinson (American freestyle bicycle motocross rider)
Other cities in Providence County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Providence County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 179,883 | City in and state capital of Rhode Island, United States; county seat of Providence County |
| Cranston | 81,456 | City in Rhode Island |
| Pawtucket | 72,117 | City in Rhode Island |
| Woonsocket | 41,751 | City in Rhode Island |
| Cumberland | 35,263 | Town of the United States |
| North Providence | 32,686 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
| Smithfield | 21,897 | County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina |
| Central Falls | 19,568 | City in Rhode Island |
| North Smithfield | 12,582 | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Foster | 4,745 | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island |
Distance to Other Cities
East Providence, RI distances to biggest Rhode Island cities
