Youngest Cities in Rhode Island
Cities ranked by lowest median age · 36 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the youngest cities in Rhode Island based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 36 cities are sorted by lowest median age from lowest to highest. Kingston leads the ranking with a value of 19.6 years and a population of 6,953.
The top three cities are Kingston (19.6 years), Melville (29.2 years), and Central Falls (31.9 years). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national youngest cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Rhode Island.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kingston | 19.6 years | 6,953 |
| #2 | Melville | 29.2 years | 1,840 |
| #3 | Central Falls | 31.9 years | 22,481 |
| #4 | Providence | 32.9 years | 190,214 |
| #5 | Greene | 34.2 years | 1,009 |
| #6 | Woonsocket | 35.7 years | 43,074 |
| #7 | Bradford | 37.1 years | 1,437 |
| #8 | Newport | 37.2 years | 25,029 |
| #9 | Pawtucket | 37.4 years | 75,280 |
| #10 | Pascoag | 37.9 years | 4,081 |
| #11 | Ashaway | 38.6 years | 1,682 |
| #12 | Cranston | 40.1 years | 82,632 |
| #13 | Harmony | 40.4 years | 1,094 |
| #14 | Cumberland Hill | 40.6 years | 8,638 |
| #15 | Wakefield-Peace Dale | 41.0 years | 9,812 |
| #16 | Carolina | 41.1 years | 1,238 |
| #17 | Hope Valley | 41.8 years | 2,147 |
| #18 | Valley Falls | 42.8 years | 12,370 |
| #19 | East Providence | 43.6 years | 46,970 |
| #20 | Warwick | 44.6 years | 82,871 |
| #21 | Newport East | 45.0 years | 11,262 |
| #22 | Foster Center | 45.2 years | 328 |
| #23 | Tiverton | 47.0 years | 8,151 |
| #24 | Hopkinton | 50.6 years | 402 |
| #25 | Watch Hill | 51.8 years | 224 |
| #26 | Harrisville | 52.1 years | 1,816 |
| #27 | Greenville | 52.4 years | 8,586 |
| #28 | Westerly | 53.5 years | 18,528 |
| #29 | Chepachet | 53.9 years | 1,819 |
| #30 | Narragansett Pier | 56.4 years | 3,080 |
| #31 | Weekapaug | 57.1 years | 471 |
| #32 | Clayville | 60.0 years | 184 |
| #33 | Quonochontaug | 61.7 years | 577 |
| #34 | Charlestown | 63.1 years | 1,648 |
| #35 | Wyoming | 66.8 years | 351 |
| #36 | Misquamicut | 67.1 years | 355 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the youngest in Rhode Island?
Kingston ranks #1 for youngest cities in Rhode Island with a value of 19.6 years and a population of 6,953.
How many cities are ranked for youngest cities in Rhode Island?
There are 36 cities ranked for youngest cities in Rhode Island. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Rhode Island compare to other states for youngest cities?
You can compare Rhode Island's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national youngest cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.