Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston: The second most populous city in Rhode Island. It is located on Narragansett Bay in southeastern Rhode Island. Cranston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Cranston Public Library and the Cranston Museum.
About
Cranston is a city located in the county of Providence in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 80,387 and a population density of 1,037 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 81,142 inhabitants.
The city was created 270 years ago in 1753.
Quick Facts about Cranston
| Population : | 81,142 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County : | Providence County |
| Postal code : | 02920, 02921, 02905, 02910 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 401 |
| Area : | 77.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 62 feet / 19 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1754 (270 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:04:32 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,046 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cranston is located at 41°46'47"N 71°26'14"W (41.7798200, -71.4372800). It has 2 neighbors: Warwick and West Warwick.
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Cranston has 2 neighbours.
- Warwick The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island. It is located on Narragansett Bay in southeastern Rhode Island. Warwick is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Warwick Historical Society and the Warwick Museum.
- West Warwick town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Demographics
The population of Cranston increased by 0.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 80,387 | - | census |
| 2011 | 80,881 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 81,066 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 81,033 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 81,248 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 81,306 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 81,221 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 81,022 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 81,335 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 81,456 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 81,142 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Cranston
1 Haunted Labyrinth
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2 Sprague Mansion
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Other Places in Cranston
1 Cranston City Hall
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2 Eleanor Slater Hospital - Regan Unit, Cranston
111 Howard Ave, Cranston, RI 02920, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Cranston (67)
People born in Cranston, including film director, screenwriter and producer Robert Aldrich, Fashion influencer Olivia Culpo, governor and senator for Rhode Island, United States of America William Sprague, .
List
- Nehemiah R. Knight (American politician (1780-1854)) he was born in 31/12/1780
- Henry Howard (American politician) he was born in 02/04/1826
- Elisabeth Hasselbeck (American television personality and talk show host) she was born in 28/05/1977
- Buddy Cianci (American mayor (1941-2016)) he was born in 30/04/1941
- William Sprague (American Governor of Rhode Island (1799-1856)) he was born in 03/11/1799
- Elisha Harris (American politician (1791-1861)) he was born in 08/09/1791
- Steven Klein (American photographer) he was born in 30/04/1965
- David Quinn (American ice hockey player and coach) he was born in 30/07/1966
- Zeke Meyer (American racing driver) he was born in 11/03/1892
- Harvey Bennett, Jr. (American ice hockey player) he was born in 09/08/1952
- Jack Capuano (American ice hockey player and coach) he was born in 07/07/1966
- Carl V. Dupré (American screenwriter) he was born in 07/06/1965
- Edward D. DiPrete (American politician) he was born in 08/07/1934
- Elisha Hunt Rhodes (Union Army general) he was born in 21/03/1842
- George Masso (American musician) he was born in 17/11/1926
- Hugh Duffy (baseball player and manager) he was born in 26/11/1866
- Rob Gaudreau (American ice hockey player) he was born in 20/01/1970
- Vinny Paz (American boxer) he was born in 16/12/1962
Schools in Cranston
College & universities near Cranston, RI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485582 | MKG Beauty & Business | Cranston (RI) | 02920-4358 |
| 443641 | Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island | Cranston (RI) | 02920 |
| 460349 | Johnson & Wales University-Online | Providence (RI) | 02903 |
| 217581 | Empire Beauty School-Warwick | Providence (RI) | 02903 |
| 217235 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence (RI) | 02903-3703 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cranston, RI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Cranston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cranston Post Office | Cranston (RI) | 02910 |
| Elmwood Post Office | Providence (RI) | 02907 |
| Garden City Post Office | Cranston (RI) | 02920 |
| Washington Park Post Office | Providence (RI) | 02905 |
| Olneyvill Post Office | Providence (RI) | 02909 |
Other cities in Providence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Providence County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 179,270 | The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island. |
| Pawtucket | 71,710 | The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island. |
| East Providence | 47,337 | A city in Providence County, Rhode Island. |
| Woonsocket | 41,545 | The second-largest city in Rhode Island. |
| Cumberland | 35,207 | Town of the United States |
| North Providence | 32,507 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
| Smithfield | 21,842 | County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina |
| Central Falls | 19,468 | City in Rhode Island |
| North Smithfield | 12,576 | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Valley Falls | 11,547 | City in Kansas, United States |
| North Scituate | 11,171 | Census designated place in Massachusetts |
| Cumberland Hill | 7,934 | Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Foster | 4,747 | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Pascoag | 4,577 | Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island |
Distance to Other Cities
Cranston distances to largest Rhode Island cities
