| County | Rank | Change (2020) ↓ | 2025 Pop. | 2020 Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 1 | 3.72% | 684,605 | 660,044 |
| Kent County | 2 | 1.59% | 173,130 | 170,423 |
| Washington County | 3 | 0.51% | 130,427 | 129,769 |
| Bristol County | 4 | -1.68% | 49,932 | 50,783 |
| Newport County | 5 | -2.83% | 83,093 | 85,511 |
Rhode Island's counties show varied growth patterns from 2020 to 2025. Providence County leads with 3.72% annualized growth, followed by Kent County (1.59%) and Washington County (0.51%). The largest counties are Providence County (684,605), Kent County (173,130), and Washington County (130,427). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, 3 are growing while 2 have experienced population decline. Overall, counties averaged 0.26% annualized growth, with total population growing by 2.25% annually.
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