Pawtucket Population 2026

Pawtucket has a population of 71,591, making it the #532 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Rhode Island. It is about 123× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

WashingtonPawtucket
Location of Pawtucket (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
71,591
Rank in United States
#532
Coordinates
41.88°N, 71.38°W
~11 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
582 km
361 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rhode Island

CityPopulationRank in United States
Providence190,934#133
Warwick81,699#442
Cranston81,073#447
East Providence47,408#934
Woonsocket41,475#1069
Coventry35,525#1288
Cumberland34,843#1307
North Providence33,835#1356

Cities near Pawtucket

FAQ

What is the population of Pawtucket?
Pawtucket has a population of 71,591 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #532 biggest city in United States.
What state is Pawtucket in?
Pawtucket is located in Rhode Island, United States.
Is Pawtucket the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 582 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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