Cranston

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island — population 81,142 as of 2020.

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I Love the Burg August 17

Allegiant announces new St. Pete-Boston flights, plus Sarasota-Providence route

Two affordable new northeast travel routes are coming to the area, thanks to Allegiant. The airline today announced a slew of new spring 2027 routes, including direct flights from St. […]

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Cranston by the numbers

Population 81,142Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 28.35 sq mi (73.41 km²), 1.67 sq mi water
Median age: 39.6
Households: 32,595
Persons per household: 2.4
Median household income: $90,206
Median house value: $378,300

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Municipal office

Office: DIRECTOR OF CANVASSING
Address: 869 PARK AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02910

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