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Providence, Rhode Island population, 2010 to 2025

Providence, Rhode Island: 195,310 residents in 2025, up 9.7% since 2010. Explore Census city-limit population data.

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  • Providence, Rhode Island: 178K in 2010, 195K in 2025.

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With 195,310 residents in 2025, Providence, Rhode Island, ranked 133 among the US incorporated places in this Census dataset. Its city-limit count moved from 177,996 in 2010 to 195,310 in 2025. The largest annual change in the displayed series occurred in 2020: 11,390 more residents than the preceding estimate. That change coincides with the transition between Census vintages.

These figures measure Providence within its Census incorporated-place boundaries, not the population of the surrounding metropolitan area. They are July 1 estimates, combining Vintage 2020 for 2010–2019 and Vintage 2025 for 2020 onward. City boundaries can change, and newer Census vintages revise estimates; a shift in this series cannot be attributed to migration alone. Consolidated-city balances exclude separately incorporated places. The table preserves exact resident counts, while the chart follows the annual sequence.

The data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, city and town population estimates (Vintage 2020 for 2010–2019, Vintage 2025 for 2020–2025), incorporated places, July 1, people. Retrieved November 5, 2026. Census incorporated-place boundaries, not a metropolitan area. Boundary changes and revisions between Census vintages can affect comparisons. Consolidated city balances exclude separately incorporated places.

Providence, Rhode Island population, City-limit residents, 2010 to 2025, 2010–2025
DateProvidence, Rhode Island
2010178K
2011178K
2012179K
2013179K
2014179K
2015179K
2016180K
2017179K
2018180K
2019179K
2020191K
2021190K
2022191K
2023192K
2024194K
2025195K

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Providence?

Providence, Rhode Island, had an estimated 195,310 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau. This is the city-limit population, not the metro area.

Is Providence growing or shrinking?

Its city-limit count rose from 177,996 in 2010 to 195,310 in 2025, a 9.7% increase. The most recent year-to-year change was 1,068 more residents. Boundary changes and estimate revisions can affect comparisons.

How does Providence rank by population?

It ranked 133 among US incorporated places in the 2025 estimates used here. This is a city-limit ranking; a metro-area ranking would use a different geographic unit.

Where does this data come from?

U.S. Census Bureau, city and town population estimates (Vintage 2020 for 2010–2019, Vintage 2025 for 2020–2025), incorporated places, July 1, people. Retrieved November 5, 2026. Census incorporated-place boundaries, not a metropolitan area. Boundary changes and revisions between Census vintages can affect comparisons. Consolidated city balances exclude separately incorporated places. You can download the full table as a CSV from this page.

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