Blank map of Rhode Island by county
All 5 counties of Rhode Island, ready to print on Letter, Tabloid, A4 or A3, or to download as PNG and SVG. Free, no sign-up.
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Mapsfera · data US Census Bureau
Rhode Island on the map
Rhode Island has 5 counties; only one state has fewer. The largest is Providence, with 409 sq mi of land, and the smallest is Bristol, with 24 sq mi: Providence is about 17 times bigger.
The state capital, Providence, is in Providence County. The capital version marks it on the map.
Providence County is the most populous, with 678,179 people in 2025, or 61% of the state. The least populous is also Bristol, with 50,001. Since 2020, Providence has grown the fastest (+2.6%) and Newport has lost the most (−3.0%).
Rhode Island’s five counties have no government of their own: they are just geographic divisions, and services come from the state and the towns.
What each county borders
Kent borders the most counties in the state: 2 (Providence and Washington).
5 counties touch another state. 3 border Massachusetts: Bristol, Newport, and Providence. 3 border Connecticut: Kent, Providence, and Washington.
Every county is on the coast.
Number key
Numbers follow alphabetical order, from 1 (Bristol) to 5 (Washington). Area is land area, without lakes or sea, and population is the Census estimate for July 1, 2025; “Borders” counts neighboring counties in the same state.
| No. | County | Land area | Population (2025) | Borders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol | 24 sq mi | 50,001 | 1 |
| 2 | Kent | 169 sq mi | 173,495 | 2 |
| 3 | Newport | 102 sq mi | 83,051 | 0 |
| 4 | Providence | 409 sq mi | 678,179 | 2 |
| 5 | Washington | 329 sq mi | 129,795 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many counties does Rhode Island have?
5 counties. Only one state has fewer.
What is the largest county in Rhode Island?
Providence, with 409 sq mi of land. The smallest is Bristol, with 24 sq mi.
What is the most populous county in Rhode Island?
Providence County, with an estimated 678,179 people in 2025, or 61% of the state.
What county is Providence in?
The state capital, Providence, is in Providence County.
Can I use it in class?
Yes, it’s free. Print it, copy it and hand it out as many times as you like. If you post it on a blog or a class website, credit “Mapsfera · data US Census Bureau”.
How do I print it on US Letter paper?
Choose Letter in “Paper size” and click “Download PDF”. In the print window, pick Letter paper and 100% scale (“Actual size”). For a bigger map, choose Tabloid (11 × 17 in) or A3.
What order are the numbers in?
Alphabetical, from 1 to the last one. That makes the key easy to follow when you grade, and it’s the same key the worksheet’s answer page uses.
Sources
- Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, Cartographic Boundary Files 2025, counties at 1:500,000 (public domain)
- Land and water area: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line and 2025 Gazetteer); population: Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025)
- State capital: Natural Earth, Populated Places (public domain); which counties it spans, Census places
- Neighbors, coastline and borders: calculated from those boundaries (and checked against the Census county adjacency file)