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Rhode Island has 5 counties, a population of more than 1 million people, about 81 zip codes and 30 public school districts. Those counties vary widely in population, school enrollment, zip code coverage and local boundary structure. Providence County has the largest population in the state, while Bristol County has the smallest. Browse the map, population, zip codes, school districts, subdivisions and county list sections below to explore further. Or, simply start typing in the box below to go directly to that county.
Interactive Rhode Island County Map
This Rhode Island county map preview highlights population-by-county context, ZIP code coverage, school districts, and local boundary structure. Full statewide and county-level data packages are available when you need complete downloadable datasets. Click or tap any county to view its maps, trends and data.
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Rhode Island Population By County
Rhode Island's population was over 1 million in 2020, up 44,812 (4.26%) residents from 2010. Providence County had the largest population in the state with 660,741 people. Kent and Washington Counties also stand out as major population centers. Bristol County was the least populated area in Rhode Island with only 50,793 residents. The table below compares Rhode Island county populations and recent population trends.
The Most Populated Counties In Rhode Island
| County | Population | Trend (2010-2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 660,741 | ▴ 5.44% |
| Kent County | 170,363 | ▴ 2.53% |
| Washington County | 129,839 | ▴ 2.25% |
| Newport County | 85,643 | ▴ 3.32% |
| Bristol County | 50,793 | ▴ 1.84% |
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County populations reflect the latest state serving context (2020).
Rhode Island County Map With ZIP Codes
Rhode Island has about 81 zip codes statewide. Providence County contains the most zip codes, with 42. County-level zip code maps give a faster and clearer way to understand local coverage as zip boundaries can span county and municipal lines. The maps below highlight a few Rhode Island counties.
Rhode Island School Districts By County
Rhode Island has 30 public school districts with 114,848 students enrolled as of 2024. Providence County stands out for both district count and total enrollment. The table below compares county level school district totals and recent enrollment trends across the state.
Largest School Districts in Rhode Island
| County | Districts | Enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 14 | 72,086 | ▾ 0.64% |
| Washington County | 6 | 12,099 | ▾ 2.33% |
| Kent County | 4 | 17,597 | ▾ 1.56% |
| Newport County | 4 | 7,172 | ▾ 2.92% |
| Bristol County | 2 | 5,894 | ▾ 2.06% |
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School district enrollment and trend values reflect the most recent state-level context (2024).
Rhode Island County Map With Subdivisions
Rhode Island has about 40 local subdivisions statewide. These boundaries add another layer of detail within counties and help show how local subdivision lines fit inside county boundaries. The previews below highlight a few Rhode Island counties with subdivision map coverage.
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