Fall River city is located in Bristol County Massachusetts. Fall River city has a 2024 population of 94,044. Fall River city is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 93,940 in 2020.
The average household income in Fall River city is $72,440 with a poverty rate of 20.93%. The median age in Fall River city is 39 years: 37.9 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fall River city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68,215 | 72.75% |
| Two or more races | 10,320 | 11.01% |
| Other race | 6,551 | 6.99% |
| Black or African American | 5,966 | 6.36% |
| Asian | 2,512 | 2.68% |
| Native American | 115 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 41,787 | 2.21 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Non Family | 18,295 | 1.19 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
| Married | 12,712 | 3.04 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Female | 7,552 | 2.97 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
| Male | 3,228 | 2.93 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
36.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,166 | 10.69% |
| Associates Degree | 5,448 | 8.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,453 | 11.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,824 | 5.71% |
| High School Graduate | 22,897 | 34.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,375 | 12.5% |
| Some College | 11,848 | 17.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50,912 | 39,818 | 8,917 |
| Hispanic | 6,366 | 3,806 | 665 |
| 2+ Races | 5,441 | 4,403 | 738 |
| Other Race | 3,819 | 2,271 | 350 |
| Black | 3,399 | 2,558 | 661 |
| Asian | 1,872 | 1,447 | 447 |
| Native American | 100 | 87 | 27 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,783 | $67,860 | $52,766 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,454 | $81,497 | $75,104 |
| High School Graduate | $43,491 | $52,432 | $36,201 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,623 | $47,340 | $24,826 |
| Overall | $46,847 | $53,832 | $40,105 |
| Some College | $44,907 | $51,984 | $39,832 |
$46,847
Average Earnings
$53,832
Average Male
$40,105
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.43% of Fall River city residents speak only English, while 38.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 26.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64,182 | 11,345 | 17.68% |
| Hispanic | 12,287 | 4,417 | 35.95% |
| Other | 6,443 | 2,424 | 37.62% |
| Multiple | 10,313 | 2,117 | 20.53% |
| Black | 5,787 | 1,469 | 25.38% |
| Asian | 2,500 | 523 | 20.92% |
| Native | 109 | 46 | 42.2% |
| Islander | 85 | 32 | 37.65% |
20.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.98%
Male Poverty Rate
23.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fall River city is Native, with 42.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fall River city is White, with 17.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.08% |
| High School | 20.05% |
| Some College | 16.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.69% |
| Female Employed | 9.27% |
| Male Employed | 6.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,091 | $85,217 |
| Households | $53,933 | $72,440 |
| Married Families | $93,835 | $109,994 |
| Non Families | $35,913 | $50,122 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,195
Number of Veterans
2,957
Male Veterans
238
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 932 |
| Second Gulf War | 665 |
| First Gulf War | 542 |
| Korea | 278 |
| World War II | 42 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 836 |
| 75+ | 801 |
| 55 to 64 | 659 |
| 35 to 54 | 618 |
| 18 to 34 | 281 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,796 | 4.86% |
| Black | 132 | 3.5% |
| Other Race | 95 | 2.18% |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 1.39% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 48 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 40 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.05%
Born in Fall River city
78.18%
Native Born
21.82%
Foreign Born
10%
Non Citizen
11.82%
Naturalized
78.18% of Fall River city residents were born in the United States, with 60.05% having been born in Massachusetts. 10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 95,064 | 204 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 94,860 | 204 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 94,656 | 204 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 94,452 | 204 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 94,248 | 204 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 94,044 | 204 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 93,840 | 204 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 93,636 | -300 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 93,936 | -4 | 0% |
| 2020 | 93,940 | 4,287 | 4.78% |
| 2019 | 89,653 | -145 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 89,798 | 363 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 89,435 | 40 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 89,395 | 32 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 89,363 | 196 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 89,167 | 156 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 89,011 | 146 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 88,865 | 30 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 88,835 | -50 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 88,885 | 0 | 0% |