Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island — population 179,270 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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Providence by the numbers

Population 179,270Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 18.41 sq mi (47.67 km²), 2.18 sq mi water
Median age: 32.8
Households: 71,497
Persons per household: 2.5
Median household income: $68,119
Median house value: $362,200

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Municipal office

Office: MAYOR
Address: 25 DORRANCE ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

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