Counties in Rhode Island by population density
Bristol County had the highest population density of 5 counties in 2022, at 805.9 inhabitants per km². Washington County had the lowest, at 153 inhabitants per km². The median was 392.6 inhabitants per km² and the figure for Rhode Island was 410.1 inhabitants per km². Source: the U.S. Census Bureau.
All counties, 2022
Full ranking
| Rank | Counties | 2022 | Change on 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol County | 805.9 | -0.8% |
| 2 | Providence County | 623.5 | +0.3% |
| 3 | Kent County | 392.6 | +0.1% |
| 4 | Newport County | 319.5 | -0.9% |
| 5 | Washington County | 153 | -0.3% |
Other periods
About this ranking
Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.
United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.
Every value in the ranking comes from the same publisher and the same period, so the counties are compared on one definition. Equal values share a rank.
How to cite
U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/. Retrieved 2026-10-09.Use this data in your AI agent
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Which county has the highest population density?
Bristol County, with 805.9 inhabitants per km² in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Which county has the lowest population density?
Washington County, with 153 inhabitants per km² in 2022.
Where does this ranking come from?
Every value comes from one source and one period, so the places are comparable: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². Retrieved 2026-10-09.
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