Cities & Towns in Providence County, RI
Providence County, county in Rhode Island, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 636,547 inhabitants. The county was created 321 years ago in 1703. Its county seat is Providence.
There are 15 city/town in Providence County, RI. 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, Woonsocket population 41,545
Providence
Providence, The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
Cranston
Cranston, The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
Pawtucket
Pawtucket, The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Providence County serves as the heart of Rhode Island, featuring a diverse collection of cities and towns. As the state's most populous county, it contains urban centers, historic villages, and coastal communities.
The capital and largest city, Providence, boasts a vibrant arts scene, prestigious academic institutions like Brown University and RISD, and a unique colonial charm. Just to its north, Pawtucket retains its industrial roots along the Blackstone River but is transforming with new breweries and artist lofts.
On the western side of the bay, Warwick provides a mix of residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, and beachfront along Narragansett Bay. Heading south along the water, Cranston emerged as an early industrial powerhouse and today balances economic growth with small-town living.
East of Providence, East Providence offers component parts of an urban area with more affordability. The quiet town of Barrington epitomizes quaint New England life with its historic homes and village center.
With its diversity of environments and lifestyles, Providence County truly encapsulates the essence of little Rhody’s big appeal within its myriad municipalities. From urban living to coastal charm, this innovative county continues to move forward while preserving its past.
All Providence County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Providence County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Central Falls | City in Rhode Island | 19,468 |
| Cranston | The second most populous city in Rhode Island. | 81,142 |
| Cumberland | Town of the United States | 35,207 |
| Cumberland Hill | Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island | 7,934 |
| East Providence | A city in Providence County, Rhode Island. | 47,337 |
| Foster | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island | 4,747 |
| North Providence | Town in Rhode Island, United States | 32,507 |
| North Scituate | Census designated place in Massachusetts | 11,171 |
| North Smithfield | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States | 12,576 |
| Pascoag | Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island | 4,577 |
| Pawtucket | The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island. | 71,710 |
| Providence | The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island. | 179,270 |
| Smithfield | County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina | 21,842 |
| Valley Falls | City in Kansas, United States | 11,547 |
| Woonsocket | The second-largest city in Rhode Island. | 41,545 |
