East Providence, Rhode Island
East Providence: A city in Providence County, Rhode Island. It is located on the Providence River in the northeastern part of the state. East Providence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the East Providence Historical Society and the East Providence Public Library.
About
East Providence is a city located in the county of Providence in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 47,037 and a population density of 1,100 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 47,337 inhabitants.
The city was created 161 years ago in 1861.
Quick Facts about East Providence
| Population : | 47,337 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County : | Providence County |
| Postal code : | 02914 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 401 |
| Area : | 42.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 62 feet / 19 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1862 (161 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:13:23 (3rd December 2023) |
| Density : | 1,107 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
East Providence is located at 41°48'49"N 71°22'12"W (41.8137100, -71.3700500).
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- Official Website
Official website of East Providence
Demographics
The population of East Providence increased by 0.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 47,037 | - | census |
| 2011 | 47,223 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 47,350 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 47,382 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 47,399 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 47,443 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 47,465 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 47,357 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 47,547 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 47,618 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 47,337 | -0.59% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in East Providence
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People born in East Providence (16)
People born in East Providence, including journalist and talk show and game show host Meredith Vieira, lawyer Andrea Cabral, Major League Baseball player Art Merewether, .
List
- Arunah Shepherdson Abell (American publisher, philanthropist (1806-1888)) he was born in 10/08/1806
- Davey Lopes (second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball) he was born in 03/05/1945
- Jennifer Lee (American motion picture writer and director.) she was born in 22/10/1971
- Jamie Silva (American football player, defensive back, safety) he was born in 14/12/1984
- Jimmy Hatlo (American cartoonist) he was born in 01/09/1897
- Morgan Murphy (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 14/02/1867
- Peter J. Barnes II (American politician) he was born in 12/09/1928
- Randy Wilson (American ice hockey player) he was born in 28/08/1957
- William S. Haynes (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1864
- Donald Lally (American politician) he was born in 22/02/1955
- Katherine Kazarian (American politician) she was born in 25/06/1990
- Brendan Whittet (American ice hockey coach) he was born in 22/03/1971
- Kevin Robinson (American freestyle bicycle motocross rider) he was born in 19/12/1971
Schools in East Providence
College & universities near East Providence, RI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 479062 | MotoRing Technical Training Institute | East Providence (RI) | 02914-5022 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near East Providence, RI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near East Providence
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Finance Un Post Office | East Providence (RI) | 02914 |
Other cities in Providence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Providence County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 179,270 | The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island. |
| Cranston | 81,142 | The second most populous city in Rhode Island. |
| Pawtucket | 71,710 | The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island. |
| Woonsocket | 41,545 | The second-largest city in Rhode Island. |
| Cumberland | 35,207 | Town of the United States |
| North Providence | 32,507 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
| Smithfield | 21,842 | County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina |
| Central Falls | 19,468 | City in Rhode Island |
| North Smithfield | 12,576 | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Valley Falls | 11,547 | City in Kansas, United States |
| North Scituate | 11,171 | Census designated place in Massachusetts |
| Cumberland Hill | 7,934 | Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Foster | 4,747 | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Pascoag | 4,577 | Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island |
Distance to Other Cities
East Providence distances to largest Rhode Island cities
