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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Did the population of Providence County rise or fall from 2020 to 2021?

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There were 1,794 fewer people living in Providence County in 2021 compared to 2020, according to population estimates from the US Census Bureau.

This is less than a one percent fall in Providence County’s population, from 660,015 in 2020 to 658,221 in 2021.

Providence County had the largest population in Rhode Island in 2021.

The US Census Bureau found more than 73 percent of counties in the US saw a natural decrease in population in 2021. This is up from a 55.5 percent increase in 2020.

The Midwest suffered the most sustained population decreases, with many counties along the US East Coast and through the Rocky Mountains seeing increases.

The US population continues to grow, though at a slower rate than before.

Rhode Island Counties By Population Change from 2020 to 2021

County2020 Estimated Population2021 Estimated Population% Change in Population From Year to Year
Washington County129,753130,5920.6%
Kent County170,323170,7150.2%
Newport County85,38885,264-0.1%
Providence County660,015658,221-0.3%

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