Providence County, Rhode Island Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 1st-largest in Rhode Island

The population of Providence County, Rhode Island is 658,977 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest county in Rhode Island. The median household income is $78,204, the median home value is $339,100, and the median age is 37.9.

The population of Providence County has grown 7.7% since 2010 (627,868 → 675,912), a +0.53% annualized rate.

Providence County within Rhode Island · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

658,977

Population

+0.53%

Annual growth

1609

People / sq mi

$78,204

Median Income

$339,100

Median Home Value

Providence County covers 409 sq mi of land at 1609.3 people per square mile.

About Providence County, RI

Providence County is a county in Rhode Island with a population of 658,977. It ranks #1 among counties in Rhode Island by population. The median age is 37.9, in line with the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Providence County is $78,204, near the US median of $74,580. 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $339,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,242. The homeownership rate of 56.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Providence County reflects 32.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.6 minutes each way.

Providence County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Providence County had a population of 627,868 in 2010 and 675,912 in 2024, a 7.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 675,912 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.53%.

675,912

Population (2024)

627,868

Population (2010)

675,912

Peak (2024)

0.53%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	627,868	-	-	estimate
2011	629,493	+1,625	+0.26%	estimate
2012	631,397	+1,904	+0.30%	estimate
2013	631,836	+439	+0.07%	estimate
2014	632,995	+1,159	+0.18%	estimate
2015	634,146	+1,151	+0.18%	estimate
2016	635,384	+1,238	+0.20%	estimate
2017	634,525	-859	-0.14%	estimate
2018	637,298	+2,773	+0.44%	estimate
2019	637,052	-246	-0.04%	estimate
2020	660,044	+22,992	+3.61%	estimate
2021	658,887	-1,157	-0.18%	estimate
2022	662,209	+3,322	+0.50%	estimate
2023	667,219	+5,010	+0.76%	estimate
2024	675,912	+8,693	+1.30%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	62.1%
Black or African American	8.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.9

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

16.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

5.3%

10–14

5.9%

15–19

6.7%

20–24

7.0%

25–34

15.2%

35–44

13.1%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

9.4%

75–84

4.6%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 16.7% · Seniors (65+): 16.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$78,204$-8,168 vs state
Mean household income	$101,714
Per-capita income	$40,689
Poverty rate	9.0%+2.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.1%
Employment-to-population	61.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.9%

Finance & real estate

11.3%

Manufacturing

11.2%

Education & health care

8.7%

Information

6.5%

Construction

6.3%

Retail trade

5.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Providence County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.9% of workers.

How residents commute

2.5%

Drive alone

3.0%

Carpool

72.7%

Public transit

10.9%

Work from home

25.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$339,100$-29,700 vs state

Median home value

$1,242

Median rent

56.6%

Homeownership rate

277,117

Total housing units

92.6%

Occupied

7.4%

Vacant

43.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.7%

With health insurance

93.4%

With broadband internet

23.5%

Foreign-born

4.2%

Veterans (18+)

14.2%

With a disability

67.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.3%

High School+

32.2%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Rhode Island

Providence (190,214)Warwick (82,871)Cranston (82,632)Pawtucket (75,280)East Providence (46,970)Woonsocket (43,074)Newport (25,029)Central Falls (22,481)Westerly (18,528)Valley Falls (12,370)All Rhode Island cities →

Other counties in Rhode Island

Kent County (170,658)Washington County (130,073)Newport County (85,095)Bristol County (50,568)All Rhode Island counties →

Part of Rhode Island

Rhode Island demographic profile All Rhode Island data →

Metro areas in Rhode Island

Providence (1,673,807)All US metros →

County rankings

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Common questions about Providence County, RI

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Frequently Asked Questions

Providence County, Rhode Island has a population of 658,977 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest county in Rhode Island. Population density is 1609 people per square mile.

The population of Providence County has grown 7.7% since 2010 (627,868 → 675,912), a +0.53% annualized rate.

The median household income in Providence County, Rhode Island is $78,204, with mean (average) household income of $101,714 and per-capita income of $40,689. 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Providence County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (62.1%), Black or African American (8.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Providence County, Rhode Island is 37.9 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in Providence County is $339,100 and median monthly rent is $1,242. 56.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 277,117 total housing units, 7.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Providence County, Rhode Island is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

Providence is among the largest cities associated with Providence County, Rhode Island, with a population of 190,214.