Providence County , Rhode Island
County in Rhode Island, United States
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Providence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. As of the 2010 census, the population was 626,667 and a population density of 555 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 638,931 inhabitants. Its county seat is Providence. The county was created 318 years ago in 1702.
The county has a total area of 435.91 square miles (1129 km2).
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Providence County, RI Quick Facts
| Population : | 638,931 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Rhode Island |
| Area : | 1129 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 94% |
| Named for : | Divine providence |
| Altitude : | 358 feet / 109 meters |
| Capital : | Providence |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1703 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:14:11 (11th April 2021) |
| Density : | 566 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 1.92% (2010-2019) |
Providence County, RI has 6 neighbors .
- Windham County county in Connecticut, United States
- Bristol County county in Massachusetts, United States
- Norfolk County county in Massachusetts, United States
- Worcester County county in Massachusetts, United States
- Bristol County county in Rhode Island, United States
- Kent County county in Rhode Island, United States
- Woonsocket
- Cumberland
- Scituate
- Central Falls
- North Smithfield
- Burrillville
- Lincoln
- Glocester
- Cranston
- North Providence
- Johnston
- East Providence
- Smithfield
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Foster
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 626,667 | census |
| 2011 | 629,393 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 631,229 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 631,584 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 632,668 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 633,747 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 634,922 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 634,130 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 636,953 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 638,931 | estimation process |
The population of Providence County increased by 1.92% in 9 years.
People born in Providence County, RI (4)
Many people were born here, including philosopher Ernest Fortin, baseball player and coach Gabby Hartnett, Mayo Dyer Hersey, you can see a list of people who born in Providence County, RI.
- Amanda Clayton (American actress)
Providence County, RI Populated Places
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 |
| East Providence | 47,618 | 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 |
Rhode Island Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 179,883 | City in and state capital of Rhode Island, United States; county seat of Providence County |
| Kent County | 164,292 | County in Rhode Island, United States |
| Washington County | 125,577 | County in Rhode Island, United States |
| Newport County | 82,082 | County in Rhode Island, United States |
| Cranston | 81,456 | City in Rhode Island |
| Warwick | 81,004 | City in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Pawtucket | 72,117 | City in Rhode Island |
| Bristol County | 48,479 | County in Rhode Island, United States |
| East Providence | 47,618 | City in Rhode Island |
| Woonsocket | 41,751 | City in Rhode Island |
| Cumberland | 35,263 | Town of the United States |
| Coventry | 34,819 | Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
| North Providence | 32,686 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
| West Warwick | 28,962 | Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
| North Kingstown | 26,323 | Town in Rhode Island |
| Newport | 24,334 | City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
