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Providence County, Rhode Island

49 public bodies govern here, 36 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 21 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
664,854
Median household income
$78,787
±1,722
Unemployed
6.6%
23,480 of 358,122 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
90.5%
234,672 of 259,210 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

Cities, towns and villages 6

Cities, towns and villages in Providence County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
City of Central Falls22,464 (2021)580 Broad St, Central FallsWebsite
City of Cranston82,566 (2021)869 Park Ave, CranstonWebsite
City of East Providence46,929 (2021)145 Taunton Ave, East ProvidenceWebsite
City of Pawtucket75,387 (2021)137 Roosevelt Ave, PawtucketWebsite
City of Providence189,692 (2021)25 Dorrance St, ProvidenceWebsite
City of Woonsocket43,118 (2021)Po Box B, WoonsocketWebsite

Townships 10

Townships in Providence County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
Town of Burrillville16,216 (2021)144 Harrisville Main St, HarrisvilleWebsite
Town of Cumberland36,434 (2021)45 Broad St, CumberlandWebsite
Town of Foster4,472 (2021)181 Howard Hill Rd, FosterWebsite
Town of Glocester10,087 (2021)Po Box B, ChepachetWebsite
Town of Johnston29,534 (2021)1385 Hartford Ave, JohnstonWebsite
Town of Lincoln22,499 (2021)Po Box 100, LincolnWebsite
Town of North Providence34,003 (2021)2000 Smith St, North ProvidenceWebsite
Town of North Smithfield12,578 (2021)Green Street, North WindfieldWebsite
Town of Scituate10,404 (2021)Po Box 328, North ScituateWebsite
Town of Smithfield21,838 (2021)64 Farnum Pike, SmithfieldWebsite

Special districts 33

Special districts in Providence County
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Harrisville Fire DistrictFire protection and water supply115 Central St, HarrisvilleWebsite
Pascoag Reservoir Dam Management DistrictFlood controlPo Box 1071, ChepachetWebsite
Burrillville Town Housing AuthorityHousing and community development77 Ashton Ct, Harrisville—
Central Falls Housing AuthorityHousing and community development30 Washington St, Central Falls—
Cranston Housing AuthorityHousing and community development50 Birch St, Cranston—
Cumberland Housing AuthorityHousing and community development573 Mendon Rd, CumberlandWebsite
East Providence Housing AuthorityHousing and community development99 Goldsmith Ave, East Providence—
Glocester Housing AuthorityHousing and community development64 Chestnut Hill Rd, Chepachet—
Johnston Town Housing AuthorityHousing and community development8 Forand Cir, JohnstonWebsite
Lincoln Town Housing AuthorityHousing and community development10 Franklin St, LincolnWebsite
North Providence Housing AuthorityHousing and community development945 Charles St, North Providence—
Pawtucket City Housing AuthorityHousing and community development214 Roosevelt Ave, PawtucketWebsite
Providence Housing AuthorityHousing and community development100 Broad St, ProvidenceWebsite
Smithfield Town Housing AuthorityHousing and community development7 Church St, Greenville—
Woonsocket City Housing AuthorityHousing and community development679 Social St, WoonsocketWebsite
Chepachet Fire DistrictLocal fire protectionPo Box 755, ChepachetWebsite
Cumberland Fire DistrictLocal fire protection3502 Mendon Rd, CumberlandWebsite
Harmony Fire DistrictLocal fire protection194 Putnam Pike, ChepachetWebsite
Lime Rock Fire DistrictLocal fire protection1085 Great Rd, LincolnWebsite
Lincoln Fire DistrictLocal fire protectionPo Box 579, AlbionWebsite
Manville Fire DistrictLocal fire protection112 Old Main St, Manville—
Nasonville Fire DistrictLocal fire protection2577 Victory Hwy, Harrisville—
Oakland-Mapleville Fire District 4Local fire protection46A Oakland School St, Oakland—
Pascoag Fire DistrictLocal fire protection105 Pascoag Main St, PascoagWebsite
Quinnville Fire DistrictLocal fire protection861 Lower River Rd, Lincoln—
West Glocester Fire DistrictLocal fire protection2410 Putnam Pike, Chepachet—
Pascoag Utility DistrictOther multi-function districtsPo Box 107, PascoagWebsite
East Providence Waterfront Special Dev. Dist. Comm.Other single function districts145 Taunton Ave, East ProvidenceWebsite
Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors BureauOther single function districts10 Memorial Blvd, ProvidenceWebsite
Northern Rhode Island Conservation DistrictSoil and water conservation2283 Hartford Ave, JohnstonWebsite
Echo Lake Water DistrictWater supply utility1145 Putnam Pike, Chepachet—
Greenville Water DistrictWater supply utilityPo Box 595, Greenville—
Nasonville Water DistrictWater supply utilityPo Box 118, Glendale—

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • Achievement First Rhode Island

    Independent charter district7 schools

    206 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907

    Federal record.

  • Beacon Charter School

    Independent charter district2 schools

    320 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI, 02895

    Federal record.

  • Blackstone Academy

    Independent charter district1 schools

    334 Pleasant Street, Pawtucket, RI, 02860

    Federal record.

  • Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

    Independent charter district6 schools

    291 Broad St., Cumberland, RI, 02864

    Federal record.

  • Burrillville

    School district5 schools

    2300 Bronco Highway, Harrisville, RI, 02830

    Federal record.

  • Central Falls

    School district7 schools

    949 Dexter ST., Central Falls, RI, 02863

    Federal record.

  • Charette Charter

    Independent charter district1 schools

    335 Westminster St., Providence, RI, 02903

    Federal record.

  • Cranston

    School district23 schools

    845 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI, 02910

    Federal record.

  • Cumberland

    School district9 schools

    2602 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI, 02864

    Federal record.

  • East Providence

    School district12 schools

    1998 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI, 02914

    Federal record.

  • Excel Academy Rhode Island

    Independent charter district1 schools

    622 Woonasquatucket Avenue, North Providence, RI, 02911

    Federal record.

  • Foster

    School district1 schools

    160 Foster Ctr Rd/Isaac, Foster, RI, 02825

    Federal record.

  • Foster-Glocester

    School district2 schools

    91 Anan Wade Road, North Scituate, RI, 02857

    Federal record.

  • Glocester

    School district2 schools

    Glocester Town Hall, Chepachet, RI, 02814

    Federal record.

  • Highlander

    Independent charter district2 schools

    42 Lexington Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907

    Federal record.

  • International Charter

    Independent charter district1 schools

    334 Pleasant Street, Pawtucket, RI, 02860

    Federal record.

  • Johnston

    School district8 schools

    10 Memorial Avenue, Johnston, RI, 02919

    Federal record.

  • Learning Community

    Independent charter district1 schools

    21 Lincoln Avenue, Central Falls, RI, 02863

    Federal record.

  • Lincoln

    School district6 schools

    135 Old River Road, Lincoln, RI, 02865

    Federal record.

  • North Providence

    School district8 schools

    1820 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI, 02904

    Federal record.

  • North Smithfield

    School district3 schools

    1850 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI, 02896

    Federal record.

  • Nuestro Mundo Public Charter

    Independent charter district1 schools

    17-21 Gordon Avenue, Providence, RI, 02905

    Federal record.

  • Paul Cuffee Charter Sch

    Independent charter district3 schools

    459 Promenade Street, Providence, RI, 02908

    Federal record.

  • Pawtucket

    School district16 schools

    286 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, 02860

    Federal record.

  • Providence

    School district37 schools

    797 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02903

    Federal record.

  • Providence Preparatory Charter

    Independent charter district1 schools

    155 Harrison Street, Providence, RI, 02907

    Federal record.

  • Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College

    Independent charter district1 schools

    150 Washington Street, Providence, RI, 02903

    Federal record.

  • RISE Prep Mayoral Academy

    Independent charter district2 schools

    30 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket, RI, 02895

    Federal record.

  • Scituate

    School district5 schools

    3 George Washington Highway, Clayville, RI, 02815

    Federal record.

  • Segue Institute for Learning

    Independent charter district2 schools

    325 Cowden Street, Central Falls, RI, 02863

    Federal record.

  • Smithfield

    School district5 schools

    49 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI, 02917

    Federal record.

  • SouthSide Charter School

    Independent charter district1 schools

    135 Prairie Ave, Providence, RI, 02905

    Federal record.

  • The Hope Academy

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1000 Eddy Street, Providence, RI, 02905

    Federal record.

  • Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts

    Independent charter district1 schools

    275 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02903

    Federal record.

  • Village Green Virtual

    Independent charter district1 schools

    135 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI, 02903

    Federal record.

  • Woonsocket

    School district10 schools

    McFee Administration Building, Woonsocket, RI, 02895

    Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • Burrillville Farmers' Market

    75 Tinkham Lane, Burrillville, RI

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2024-02-21. USDA listing

  • Central Falls Farmers Market

    559 Dexter St, Central Falls, RI, 02863

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-06-05. USDA listing

  • Northwest Farmers' Market

    451 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI, 02814

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Pawtuxet Village Farmers Market

    60 Rhodes Pl, Cranston, RI, 02905

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-06-05. USDA listing

  • Weaver Library Farmers' Market

    41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI, 02914

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2022-02-17. USDA listing

  • Scituate Rotary Farmers Market

    46 Institute Lane, North Scituate, RI, 02857

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2023-02-18. USDA listing

  • Pawtucket Farmers Market

    374 Main ST, Pawtucket, RI, 02860

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-06-05. USDA listing

  • Pawtucket Farmers Market

    461 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI

    SNAP / EBT

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2024-04-23. USDA listing

  • Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers' Market

    1005 Main St., Pawtucket, RI, 02860

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Armory Farmers Market

    85 Parade St, Providence, RI, 02909

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-06-05. USDA listing

  • Broad St. Farmers Market

    807 Broad St., Providence, RI, 02907

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-06-05. USDA listing

  • Brown University Farmers Market

    201 Thayer St, Providence, RI, 02906

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-06-05. USDA listing

  • Hope Street Farmers Market

    1015 Hope St, Providence, RI, 02906

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2023-02-17. USDA listing

  • Neutaconkanut Farmers Market

    675 Plainfield St, Providence, RI, 02909

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-06-05. USDA listing

  • Providence / Broad Street Farmers' Market

    807 Broad St., Algonquin House, Providence, RI, 02907

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Providence / Downtown Farmers' Market

    2 Kennedy Plaza, Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI, 02903

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Providence / Hope Street Farmers' Market

    1059 Hope St., Lippitt Park, Providence, RI, 02906

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Providence / Neutaconkanut Hill Farmers' Market

    700 Plainfield St., Neutaconkanut Park, Providence, RI, 02909

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Sankofa Market

    275 Elmwood Ave., Knight Memorial Library, Providence, RI, 02907

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Sankofa World Market

    224 Dexter St, Providence, RI, 02907

    SNAP / EBT

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-06-05. USDA listing

  • Woonsocket Farmers Market

    450 Clinton St, Woonsocket, RI, 02895

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-06-05. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.