6 cities
| City | Rank | County | 2025 Pop. ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1 | Providence County | 190,823 |
| Cranston | 2 | Providence County | 82,509 |
| Pawtucket | 3 | Providence County | 75,213 |
| East Providence | 4 | Providence County | 46,800 |
| Woonsocket | 5 | Providence County | 43,119 |
| Central Falls | 6 | Providence County | 22,540 |
are the counties that are generally considered part of Providence Rhode Island.