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Providence County, Rhode Island, has 660,741 residents and covers 409.5 square miles. The population grew 5.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Providence County is 44007.
Providence is the county's largest population center. Providence County also includes 42 zip codes, 14 public school districts and 30 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Providence County Trends
- Population
- 660,741▴
- Median Home Value
- $339,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 72,086▾
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Providence County Maps
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Providence County Population
Providence County had 660,741 residents in 2020. That was 5.4% higher than in 2010. Providence County added 39,139 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1,614 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Pawtucket, Providence and Woonsocket.
Population Trend in Providence County RI
Providence County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Providence County Zip Codes
Providence County has 42 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Pawtucket (02860), Providence (02909) and Woonsocket (02895). Pawtucket is the largest zip by population, with about 47,894 residents or 7% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 21% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Providence County RI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02860 | Pawtucket | 47,894 | ▴ 6% |
| 02909 | Providence | 46,119 | ▴ 5.9% |
| 02895 | Woonsocket | 43,269 | ▴ 5.1% |
| 02908 | Providence | 38,507 | ▴ 2.8% |
| 02920 | Cranston | 37,791 | ▴ 0.6% |
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Providence County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Providence County Demographics
Providence County has a median age of 37.9, which makes the county a little younger than Rhode Island overall. About 20.3% of residents are under 18, while 16% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 32.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 37.3%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Providence County RI
Median Age
37.9
Under 18
20.3%
Age 65+
16%
Bachelor's+
32.2%
Providence County School Districts
Providence County is served by 14 public school districts with 72,086 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Providence, Cranston and Pawtucket. Those three districts account for about 52% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Providence County RI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence School District | 19,816 | 27.5% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Cranston School District | 9,861 | 13.7% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Pawtucket School District | 7,708 | 10.7% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Woonsocket School District | 5,325 | 7.4% | ▾ -1.5% |
| East Providence School District | 5,136 | 7.1% | ▾ -1.1% |
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Providence County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Providence County Housing & Real Estate
Providence County has a median home value of $339,100 and a median gross rent of $1,242. About 57% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Rhode Island median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $469,950 and homes spent about 44 days on the market.
Providence County Housing Mix
Providence County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Providence County Housing Trends
Providence County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Providence County, RI
Providence County has 25,092 business listings across 1,066 categories. The largest categories in Providence County business listings are Beauty Salons (461, 1.8%), Churches & Religious Organizations (429, 1.7%), and Landmark And Historical Building (376, 1.5%). The full Providence County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Providence County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Providence County, RI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty Salons | 461 | 1.8% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 429 | 1.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 376 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 356 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 322 | 1.3% |
| Real Estate Agents | 311 | 1.2% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 309 | 1.2% |
| Hair Salons | 308 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 289 | 1.2% |
| Restaurants | 265 | 1.1% |
Providence County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative Printing Solutions | 3D Printing Service | Central Falls |
| Drink-Less | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Cranston |
| Brown University Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Providence |
| Neptune | Accommodation | Providence |
| AnneShade Associates | Accountant | Cranston |
| Rhode Island Indoor Track at Providence Career & Technical Academy | Active Life | Providence |
| Acupuncture & Wellness Center of Rhode Island | Acupuncture | Cranston |
| Addiction Rehab Pawtucket | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Pawtucket |
| Cat Adoption Team Services | Adoption Services | East Providence |
| Rhode Safety Institute | Adult Education | Providence |
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Providence County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Providence County Basemaps
Providence County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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