Providence County, Rhode Island
Providence County: county in Rhode Island, United States
About
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 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 636,547 inhabitants. Its county seat is Providence. The county was created 323 years ago in 1702.
County Snapshot
Providence County at a glance
Providence County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Rhode Island counties
5
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ProvidencePopulation 179,270
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Providence County
| Population | 636,547 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| Area | 1129 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6% |
| Land as percent of area | 94% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8714,-71.5786 |
| Named for | Divine providence |
| Altitude | 358 feet / 109 meters |
| Capital | Providence |
| Establishment | January 01, 1703 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 07:58:45 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 564 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.55% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Providence County is located at 41°52'17"N 71°34'43"W (41.8713600, -71.5786000). It has 6 neighbors: Windham County, Bristol County, Norfolk County, Worcester County, Bristol County and Kent County.
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The largest city of Providence County is Providence with a population of 179,270. Other cities include, Cranston population 81,142, Pawtucket population 71,710, East Providence population 47,337 and Woonsocket population 41,545. See all Providence County cities & populated places.
Providence County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Providence County.
| 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. |
| East Providence | 47,337 | A 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 |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chanc...
7-Day Forecast- Woonsocket
- Cumberland
- Scituate
- Central Falls
- North Smithfield
- Burrillville
- Lincoln
- Glocester
- Cranston
- North Providence
- Johnston
- East Providence
- Smithfield
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Foster
Demographics
The population of Providence County increased by 1.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 626,667 | - | census |
| 2011 | 629,393 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 631,229 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 631,584 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 632,668 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 633,747 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 634,922 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 634,130 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 636,953 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 638,931 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 636,547 | -0.37% | estimation process |
People born in Providence County (4)
People born in Providence County, including philosopher Ernest Fortin, baseball player and coach Gabby Hartnett, Mayo Dyer Hersey, .
More notable people
- Amanda Clayton (American actress) she was born in 01/10/1981
Rhode Island Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 179,270 | The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island. |
| Kent County | 164,646 | County in Rhode Island, United States |
| Washington County | 125,746 | County in Rhode Island, United States |
| Newport County | 81,836 | County in Rhode Island, United States |
| Warwick | 81,189 | The most populous city in Kent County, 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. |
| Bristol County | 48,350 | County in Rhode Island, United States |
| East Providence | 47,337 | A city in Providence County, Rhode Island. |
| Woonsocket | 41,545 | The second-largest city in Rhode Island. |
| Cumberland | 35,207 | Town of the United States |
| Coventry | 34,931 | Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
| North Providence | 32,507 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
| West Warwick | 28,967 | Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
| North Kingstown | 26,278 | Town in Rhode Island |
| Newport | 24,412 | City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |