Pawtucket
City in Providence County, Rhode Island
Pawtucket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, with 75,604 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Central Falls, 1.5 miles NW.
- 75,604residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 8.7 sq miland area · 22.4 km²
- 8,723 / sq mipopulation density
- 02860main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Pawtucket
Pawtucket ( pə-TUK-it) is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 75,604 at the 2020 census, making the city the fourth-largest in the state. Pawtucket borders Providence and East Providence to the south, Central Falls and Lincoln to the north, and North Providence to the west. The city also borders the Massachusetts municipalities of Seekonk and Attleboro.
Pawtucket was an early and important center of textile manufacturing. It is home to Slater Mill, a historic textile mill recognized for its role helping to found the Industrial Revolution in the United States.
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Living in Pawtucket
- Median household income
- $68,310
- Median home value
- $325,500
- Median rent
- $1,208/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Pawtucket had 75,604 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 75,604 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,723 per sq mi (3,368 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pawtucket at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Providence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 75,604 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.67 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8748° N, 71.3733° W |
| ZIP codes | 02860, 02861, 02863, 02906, 02916 |
| Official website | pawtucketri.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4454640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pawtucket
- Central Falls1.5 mi NW
- North Seekonk, MA2.3 mi E
- Valley Falls3.5 mi N
- Seekonk, MA3.7 mi SE
- Providence4.3 mi SW
- North Providence4.4 mi W
- Lincoln4.8 mi NW
- East Providence5.2 mi S
- Attleboro, MA5.6 mi NE
- Cumberland6.8 mi N
- Rehoboth, MA6.9 mi E
- North Attleborough Town, MA6.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Pawtucket
What county is Pawtucket in?
Pawtucket is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Pawtucket, RI?
75,604 people lived in Pawtucket at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pawtucket, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02860. Other ZIP codes: 02861, 02863, 02906, 02916.
What is the elevation of Pawtucket?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pawtucket?
Central Falls (1.5 mi), North Seekonk (2.3 mi), Valley Falls (3.5 mi), Seekonk (3.7 mi), Providence (4.3 mi).
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