Search results
Providence County contains the city of Providence, the state capital of Rhode Island and the county's (and state's) most populous city, with an estimated 190,934 residents in 2020.
Providenceis the capitaland most populous cityof the U.S. state of Rhode Island. The county seat of Providence County, it is one of the oldest cities in New England,[7]founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, a Reformed Baptist theologian and religious exile from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Providence, Rhode Island. “Best city for foodies,” “No. 4 quirkiest city in America,” “No. 3 favorite U.S. city…” the awards for our capital city are countless. Providence combines the friendliness of a small town with the culture and sophistication of a big city.
Jul 10, 2024 · Through our once-a-decade update of the Providence Comprehensive Plan, we are convening the diverse perspectives of our neighbors, local businesses and community members to create policies and practices that reflect our community's vision for the future of Providence.
In 2022, Providence County, RI had a population of 658k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $72,579. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Providence County, RI grew from 656,672 to 657,984, a 0.2% increase and its median household income grew from $65,797 to $72,579, a 10.3% increase.
Providence, county, northern Rhode Island, U.S. It is bordered by Connecticut to the west, Massachusetts to the north and the east, and Narragansett Bay to the southeast. The principal waterways are the Blackstone and Pawtuxet rivers.
Jun 27, 2024 · Providence, city, capital of Rhode Island, U.S. It lies in Providence county at the head of Narragansett Bay on the Providence River. A seaport and an industrial and commercial centre, it is the focus of a metropolitan area that includes Pawtucket, East Providence, Central Falls, Cranston, Warwick, and Woonsocket.
