Cranston Population 2026
Cranston has a population of 81,073, making it the #447 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Rhode Island. It is about 109× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,073
Rank in United States
#447
Coordinates
41.78°N, 71.44°W
~19 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
573 km
356 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhode Island
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 190,934 | #133 |
| Warwick | 81,699 | #442 |
| Pawtucket | 71,591 | #532 |
| East Providence | 47,408 | #934 |
| Woonsocket | 41,475 | #1069 |
| Coventry | 35,525 | #1288 |
| Cumberland | 34,843 | #1307 |
| North Providence | 33,835 | #1356 |
Cities near Cranston
- Providence190,934 people · ~5 km away
- East Providence47,408 people · ~7 km away
- North Providence33,835 people · ~8 km away
- Warwick81,699 people · ~9 km away
- Barrington16,669 people · ~12 km away
- West Warwick30,146 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cranston?
Cranston has a population of 81,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #447 biggest city in United States.
What state is Cranston in?
Cranston is located in Rhode Island, United States.
Is Cranston the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 573 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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