Town of Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island
The Town of Smithfield is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island. About 22,233 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 22,233 ± 33
- County
- Providence County
- School district
- Smithfield School District
- Land area
- 26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²)
- Type
- TownIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $102,077 ± $8,074
- Median home value
- $446,400 ± $11,509
- Water area
- 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km²)
- State
- Rhode Island
- Census code (GEOID)
- 4400766200
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.900945, -71.528890
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in the Town of Smithfield
- Greenville (CDP)8,296 people
This place’s central point lies inside the Town of Smithfield. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the town’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Town of Lincoln4.2 mi east
- Town of North Providence4.6 mi southeast
- Town of Johnston5.1 mi south
- Town of North Smithfield5.2 mi north
- Town of Glocester8.1 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Smithfield. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other towns in Providence County, largest first
- Town of Cumberland36,820 people
- Town of North Providence34,293 people
- Town of Johnston29,835 people
- Town of Lincoln22,864 people
- Town of Burrillville16,427 people
- Town of North Smithfield12,708 people
- Town of Scituate10,517 people
- Town of Glocester10,221 people
- Town of Foster4,523 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Providence County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Smithfield
- Longest day
- 15 hours 14 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 7 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:10 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:24 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:14 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:25 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:11 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:42 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| Mar 15 | 6:58 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:06 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 5:26 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:10 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:24 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:54 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:26 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 6:58 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:35 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:06 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
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A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Providence County or the local office.
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