Smithfield , Providence County, Rhode Island
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
About
Smithfield 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 21,430 inhabitants and a population density of 681 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 21,897 inhabitants.
The city was created 243 years ago in 1777.
The city has a total area of 12.14 square miles (31.45 km2).
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Smithfield, RI Quick Facts
| Population : | 21,897 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Rhode Island |
| County : | Providence County |
| Postal code : | 27577 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 919 |
| Area : | 31.45 km2 |
| Official name : | Town of Smithfield |
| Continent : | North America |
| Altitude : | 148 feet / 45 meters |
| Capital city : | Smithfield is capital of Johnston County |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1777 (243 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:16:23 (11th April 2021) |
| Zip Code : | 02917 |
| Density : | 696 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 2.13% (2010-2019) |
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 21,430 | census |
| 2011 | 21,523 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,452 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,393 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,432 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,529 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,700 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,610 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,734 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,897 | estimation process |
The population of Smithfield increased by 2.13% in 9 years.
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People born in Smithfield, RI (16)
Many people were born here, including professional wrestler Gregory Helms, politician William Cary Renfrow, football offensive tackle Willie Smith, you can see a list of people who born in Smithfield, RI.
- Barry Foote (American baseball player and coach)
- Curtis Whitley (American football player (1969-2008))
- Doug Berger (American politician)
- James Ward Morris (United States federal judge)
- John Townsend (Canadian clinical psychologist and author)
- Neal Lancaster (American professional golfer)
- Ray Tanner (American baseball player and coach, college athletics administrator)
- John DeBerniere Hooper (American classicist)
- Jonathan Williams (American football player)
- Larry C. Strickland
- Gary Clark (American basketball player)
- Allen Wellons
- Vera Rackley Jenkins (U.S. military veteran)
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 |
| 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 |
| 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
Smithfield, RI distances to biggest Rhode Island cities
