Census ACS · 11 cities
Largest Cities in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 11 cities with populations of 10,000 or more. The largest city is Providence city with a population of 190,214. These cities represent the economic and cultural centers of the state, each with distinct demographic profiles reflecting local industries, housing markets, and community character. Explore the full ranking below to compare population, income, and age across all major cities in Rhode Island.
Source: Census ACS 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woonsocket city | 43,074 | $58,614 | 35.7 |
| 2 | Westerly Cdp | 18,528 | $82,333 | 53.5 |
| 3 | Warwick city | 82,871 | $87,536 | 44.6 |
| 4 | Valley Falls Cdp | 12,370 | $93,653 | 42.8 |
| 5 | Providence city | 190,214 | $66,772 | 32.9 |
| 6 | Pawtucket city | 75,280 | $67,436 | 37.4 |
| 7 | Newport East Cdp | 11,262 | $86,310 | 45 |
| 8 | Newport city | 25,029 | $83,562 | 37.2 |
| 9 | East Providence city | 46,970 | $79,660 | 43.6 |
| 10 | Cranston city | 82,632 | $87,716 | 40.1 |
| 11 | Central Falls city | 22,481 | $45,921 | 31.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Providence city is the #1 ranked city in Rhode Island by population, with a value of 190,214 according to latest Census ACS data.
Rhode Island has 11 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in latest Census ACS data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Rhode Island.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.