Providence Population 2026
Providence has a population of 190,934, making it the #133 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Rhode Island. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
190,934
Rank in United States
#133
Coordinates
41.82°N, 71.41°W
~2 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
577 km
358 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhode Island
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 81,699 | #442 |
| Cranston | 81,073 | #447 |
| 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 Providence
- East Providence47,408 people · ~4 km away
- North Providence33,835 people · ~5 km away
- Cranston81,073 people · ~5 km away
- Pawtucket71,591 people · ~7 km away
- Barrington16,669 people · ~13 km away
- Warwick81,699 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Providence?
Providence has a population of 190,934 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #133 biggest city in United States.
What state is Providence in?
Providence is located in Rhode Island, United States.
Is Providence the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 577 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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