How many counties are in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has 5 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

What is the largest city in Rhode Island?

Providence is the largest city in Rhode Island, with a population of about 191,767.

What is the population of Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has about 1,101,801 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

How many ZIP codes are in Rhode Island?

There are 81 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island (RI): Counties, Cities, ZIP Codes & Public Data

Population

1,101,801

Land area

1,034sq mi

People per sq mi

1,066

Cities and towns

36

Rhode Island at a glance

The median household income is $87,796, 9% above the U.S. median of $80,734.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $404,200 (21% above the U.S.) and median rent is $1,342 a month.
Its largest cities are Providence (191,767), Cranston (83,250) and Warwick (83,175).

Local data for Rhode Island

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rhode Island, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$87,796

Poverty rate

11.2%

Median home value

$404,200

Prices +4.7% in a year

Median rent

$1,342/mo

Homeownership

63.6%

Bachelor's or higher

37.7%

Median age

40.6

Average commute

25.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (176,962), Italian Americans (162,494), French Americans (80,548).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$71,123

499,321 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,622

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$11.45B

FY 2026, $10,438 per person

PPP loans

$2.88B

33,805 loans, 318,466 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$8.56M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

Economy Federal spending PPP loans Campaign finance

Environment and hazard risk

Rhode Island, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

High-risk counties

0

of 5 rated by FEMA

Storm events since 1996

2,410

20 deaths

Flood insurance policies

8,360

$139M paid since 1978

Superfund sites

13

80 toxic release facilities

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 471 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rhode Island, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.8%

U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

11.6%

U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Largest cities in Rhode Island

Name	Population	Land area (sq mi)
Providence	191,767	18.4
Cranston	83,250	28.3
Warwick	83,175	35
Pawtucket	75,893	8.7
East Providence	47,281	13.3
Woonsocket	43,521	7.7
Newport	24,874	7.7
Central Falls	22,701	1.2
Westerly	18,411	15.8
Valley Falls	12,657	3.5
Newport East	11,069	5.8
Wakefield-Peace Dale	9,302	4.9
Cumberland Hill	8,648	3.2
Greenville	8,296	5.6
Tiverton	8,091	4.2
Kingston	7,332	1.6
Pascoag	4,410	5.1
Narragansett Pier	3,167	3.6
Hope Valley	2,297	3.3
Chepachet	1,923	5.5
Harrisville	1,767	0.8
Ashaway	1,722	2.4
Melville	1,631	2.1
Bradford	1,511	1.8
Charlestown	1,499	2.3

Counties, cities and towns in Rhode Island

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Frequently asked questions

How many counties are in Rhode Island?: Rhode Island has 5 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
What is the largest city in Rhode Island?: Providence is the largest city in Rhode Island, with a population of about 191,767.
What is the population of Rhode Island?: Rhode Island has about 1,101,801 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
How many ZIP codes are in Rhode Island?: There are 81 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Rhode Island.