Central Falls is a city located in Providence County Rhode Island. Central Falls has a 2024 population of 22,541. Central Falls is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,547 in 2020.
The average household income in Central Falls is $58,286 with a poverty rate of 22.27%. The median age in Central Falls is 31.9 years: 31.4 years for males, and 32.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Central Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 8,201 | 36.48% |
| Two or more races | 6,563 | 29.19% |
| White | 5,453 | 24.26% |
| Black or African American | 2,117 | 9.42% |
| Native American | 112 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,487 | 2.89 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Married | 2,844 | 3.81 | 45 | 55 |
| Non Family | 2,242 | 1.29 | 17.4 | 82.6 |
| Female | 1,598 | 3.28 | 20.4 | 79.6 |
| Male | 803 | 3.32 | 17.7 | 82.3 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
28.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,232 | 15.83% |
| Associates Degree | 703 | 4.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,390 | 9.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 236 | 1.67% |
| High School Graduate | 4,189 | 29.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,355 | 23.8% |
| Some College | 1,991 | 14.12% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,958 | 4,917 | 896 |
| Other Race | 4,835 | 2,492 | 323 |
| 2+ Races | 3,943 | 2,648 | 543 |
| White | 3,028 | 1,967 | 422 |
| Black | 1,346 | 986 | 253 |
| Native American | 55 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,660 | $43,340 | $43,965 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $90,909 | $26,616 |
| High School Graduate | $28,510 | $36,280 | $25,465 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,551 | $31,891 | $31,230 |
| Overall | $33,068 | $36,551 | $27,943 |
| Some College | $36,261 | $41,922 | $26,818 |
$33,068
Average Earnings
$36,551
Average Male
$27,943
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
28.79% of Central Falls residents speak only English, while 71.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 61.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,285 | 2,993 | 19.58% |
| Multiple | 6,403 | 1,450 | 22.65% |
| Other | 8,022 | 1,284 | 16.01% |
| White | 3,483 | 1,185 | 34.02% |
| Black | 1,868 | 428 | 22.91% |
22.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.46%
Male Poverty Rate
25.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Central Falls is White, with 34.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Central Falls is Other, with 16.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.11% |
| High School | 25.06% |
| Some College | 14.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 57.27% |
| Female Employed | 14.11% |
| Male Employed | 7.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,275 | $64,779 |
| Households | $45,921 | $58,286 |
| Married Families | $63,588 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,937 | $37,693 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
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
316
Number of Veterans
262
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| Vietnam | 110 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
| 75+ | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 154 | 2.63% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 1.28% |
| White | 82 | 1.85% |
| Black | 40 | 2.57% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 0.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
10%
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
39.63%
Born in Central Falls
59.8%
Native Born
40.2%
Foreign Born
27.77%
Non Citizen
12.42%
Naturalized
59.8% of Central Falls residents were born in the United States, with 39.63% having been born in Rhode Island. 27.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,535 | -1 | 0% |
| 2028 | 22,536 | -1 | 0% |
| 2027 | 22,537 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 22,539 | -1 | 0% |
| 2025 | 22,540 | -1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 22,541 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 22,543 | 51 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 22,492 | -38 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 22,530 | -17 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 22,547 | 3,038 | 15.57% |
| 2019 | 19,509 | 68 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 19,441 | 152 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 19,289 | -196 | -1.01% |
| 2016 | 19,485 | 97 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 19,388 | -28 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 19,416 | -144 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 19,560 | 43 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 19,517 | -13 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 19,530 | 95 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 19,435 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,928 | 1,291 | 7.32% |
| 1990 | 17,637 | 642 | 3.78% |
| 1980 | 16,995 | -1,721 | -9.2% |
| 1970 | 18,716 | -1,142 | -5.75% |
| 1960 | 19,858 | -3,692 | -15.68% |
| 1950 | 23,550 | -1,698 | -6.73% |
| 1940 | 25,248 | -650 | -2.51% |
| 1930 | 25,898 | 1,724 | 7.13% |
| 1920 | 24,174 | 1,420 | 6.24% |
| 1910 | 22,754 | 4,587 | 25.25% |
| 1900 | 18,167 | -4,368 | -19.38% |