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 $54,340 with a poverty rate of 24.43%. The median age in Central Falls is 31.5 years: 30.5 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Central Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 9,071 | 40.57% |
| White | 7,170 | 32.07% |
| Two or more races | 4,145 | 18.54% |
| Black or African American | 1,793 | 8.02% |
| Native American | 136 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,358 | 2.95 | 26 | 74 |
| Married | 2,853 | 3.83 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 2,264 | 1.26 | 14.9 | 85.1 |
| Female | 1,503 | 3.68 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| Male | 738 | 3.22 | 13.4 | 86.6 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
26.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,995 | 14.37% |
| Associates Degree | 796 | 5.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,077 | 7.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 193 | 1.39% |
| High School Graduate | 4,555 | 32.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,120 | 22.47% |
| Some College | 2,151 | 15.49% |
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 | 8,758 | 4,995 | 619 |
| Other Race | 5,479 | 3,200 | 302 |
| White | 3,401 | 2,368 | 474 |
| 2+ Races | 2,511 | 1,599 | 296 |
| Black | 1,125 | 879 | 89 |
| Native American | 64 | 21 | 0 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 14 |
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 31.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,944 | $0 | $42,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,842 | $33,582 | $21,242 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,340 | $33,289 | $29,657 |
| Overall | $32,374 | $36,701 | $28,596 |
| Some College | $36,899 | $41,201 | $31,447 |
$32,374
Average Earnings
$36,701
Average Male
$28,596
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
30.13% of Central Falls residents speak only English, while 69.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,222 | 3,354 | 22.03% |
| Other | 8,987 | 1,426 | 15.87% |
| White | 4,021 | 1,381 | 34.34% |
| Multiple | 4,068 | 1,064 | 26.16% |
| Black | 1,660 | 594 | 35.78% |
| Native | 115 | 26 | 22.61% |
24.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.78%
Male Poverty Rate
27.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Central Falls is Black, with 35.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Central Falls is Other, with 15.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.27% |
| Some College | 17.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 67.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 51.12% |
| Female Employed | 15.77% |
| Male Employed | 9.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,716 | $59,945 |
| Households | $43,092 | $54,340 |
| Married Families | $62,091 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,093 | $37,559 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
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
228
Number of Veterans
225
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 89 | 1.38% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 0.84% |
| White | 79 | 1.43% |
| Black | 40 | 3.28% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 0.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
40.21%
Born in Central Falls
60.56%
Native Born
39.44%
Foreign Born
25.21%
Non Citizen
14.24%
Naturalized
60.56% of Central Falls residents were born in the United States, with 40.21% having been born in Rhode Island. 25.21% 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% |