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Counties in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 5 counties. Find yours from your location, or explore the map and the full list with seats, population, time zones and FIPS codes.

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

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Rhode Island has 5 counties, home to about 1,095,371 people. Sort the table by any column, or search by name or seat.

Counties5Eastern time
Most peopleProvidence County658,977 residents, 60% of the state
Fewest peopleBristol County50,568 residents
Most crowdedBristol County2,098 people per sq mi
Largest by landProvidence County409.5 sq mi
Priciest homesNewport Countymedian value $559,700

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Bristol County: 50,568 peopleKent County: 170,658 peopleNewport County: 85,095 peopleProvidence County: 658,977 peopleWashington County: 130,073 people
Population51k659k51k85k85k130k171kno data
Map of all 5 counties in Rhode Island. Hover or tap a county for its facts; select it to find it in the table. Sources: Census TIGER/Line 2024, ACS 2019-2023 5-year, timezone-boundary-builder.

County explorer: all 5 counties in Rhode Island

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CountySeatPopulationLand sq miPeople / sq miMedian homeTime zoneFIPS
ProvidenceProvidence658,977409.51,609$339,100Eastern44007
KentEast Greenwich170,658168.61,012$333,900Eastern44003
WashingtonSouth Kingstown130,073329.3395$469,800Eastern44009
NewportNewport85,095102.4831$559,700Eastern44005
BristolBristol50,56824.12,098$468,000Eastern44001

Sources: Census TIGER/Line 2024; ACS 2019-2023 5-year; Wikidata, CC0 (seats); timezone-boundary-builder (time zones). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.

FAQ

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How many counties are in Rhode Island?
5.
What is the most populated county in Rhode Island?
Providence County, with about 658,977 people (60% of the state).
What is the least populated county in Rhode Island?
Bristol County, with about 50,568 people.
What is the largest county in Rhode Island by land?
Providence County, 409.5 sq mi of land.
What county am I in, in Rhode Island?
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