| County | Rank | Change (2020) ↓ | 2026 Pop. | 2020 Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 1 | 5.04% | 693,298 | 660,044 |
| Kent County | 2 | 1.99% | 173,810 | 170,423 |
| Washington County | 3 | 0.58% | 130,521 | 129,769 |
| Bristol County | 4 | -2.1% | 49,719 | 50,783 |
| Newport County | 5 | -3.27% | 82,718 | 85,511 |
Rhode Island's counties show varied growth patterns from 2020 to 2026. Providence County leads with 0.82% annualized growth, followed by Kent County (0.33%) and Washington County (0.1%). The largest counties are Providence County (693,298), Kent County (173,810), and Washington County (130,521). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, 3 are growing while 2 have experienced population decline. Overall, counties averaged 0.07% annualized growth, with total population growing by 0.5% annually.
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