Providence
City in Providence County, Rhode Island
Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, with 190,934 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Providence, 3.3 miles NW.
- 190,934residents (2020 Census)
- 75 ftelevation · 23 m
- 18.4 sq miland area · 47.7 km²
- 10,374 / sq mipopulation density
- 02903main ZIP code (10 in total)
About Providence
Providence ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It is the third-most populous city in New England, with a population of 190,934 at the 2020 census. The Providence metropolitan area extends into Massachusetts and has approximately 1.7 million residents, making it the 39th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is the county seat of Providence County.
Providence is one of the oldest cities in New England, founded in 1636 by Reformed Baptist theologian Roger Williams, a religious exile from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He named the area in honor of "God's merciful Providence" which he believed was responsible for revealing such a haven for him and his followers. The city developed as a busy port, as it is situated at the mouth of the Providence River at the head of Narragansett Bay.
Providence was one of the first cities in the country to industrialize and became noted for its textile manufacturing and subsequent machine tool, jewelry, and silverware industries. Today, the city of Providence is home to eight hospitals and eight institutions of higher learning which have shifted the city's economy into service industries, though it still retains some manufacturing activity.
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Living in Providence
- Median household income
- $68,119
- Median home value
- $362,200
- Median rent
- $1,408/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Providence had 190,934 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 190,934 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10,374 per sq mi (4,005 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Providence at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Providence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 190,934 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.41 sq mi (47.7 km²) |
| Water area | 2.18 sq mi (5.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8231° N, 71.4188° W |
| ZIP codes | 02903, 02904, 02905, 02906, 02907, 02908, 02909, 02912, 02914, 02918 |
| Official website | providenceri.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4459000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Providence
- North Providence3.3 mi NW
- East Providence3.4 mi SE
- Pawtucket4.3 mi NE
- Central Falls4.8 mi N
- Cranston5.0 mi SW
- Johnston5.2 mi W
- Seekonk, MA5.3 mi E
- North Seekonk, MA6.2 mi NE
- Lincoln6.6 mi N
- Valley Falls7.1 mi N
- Smithfield7.8 mi NW
- Greenville7.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Providence
What county is Providence in?
Providence is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Providence, RI?
190,934 people lived in Providence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Providence, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02903. Other ZIP codes: 02904, 02905, 02906, 02907, 02908, 02909, 02912, 02914, 02918.
What is the elevation of Providence?
75 feet (23 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Providence?
North Providence (3.3 mi), East Providence (3.4 mi), Pawtucket (4.3 mi), Central Falls (4.8 mi), Cranston (5.0 mi).
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