| Area | Census 2000 | 7/1/2008 | Absolute Change | Relative Change |
| Rhode Island | 1,048,319 | 1,050,788 | 2,469 | 0.24% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Falls city | 18,928 | 18,683 | -245 | -1.29% |
| Cranston city | 79,269 | 79,980 | 711 | 0.90% |
| East Providence city | 48,688 | 48,480 | -208 | -0.43% |
| Newport city | 26,475 | 23,523 | -2,952 | -11.15% |
| Pawtucket city | 72,958 | 71,765 | -1,193 | -1.64% |
| Providence city | 173,618 | 171,557 | -2,061 | -1.19% |
| Warwick city | 85,808 | 84,483 | -1,325 | -1.54% |
| Woonsocket city | 43,224 | 43,268 | 44 | 0.10% |
Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau