Central Falls Population

1900–2026

23,234

2026 projection

2.9% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Central Falls. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202623,234+1100.48%
202523,124+1290.56%
202422,995+2831.25%
202322,712+770.34%
202222,635+900.40%
202122,545-380.17%
202022,583+2170.97%
201922,366+3771.71%
201821,989+4612.14%
201721,528+1120.52%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Central Falls is growing faster than Rhode Island, and slower than Providence County and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Providence County+2.8%
  • Central Falls+2.5%
  • Rhode Island+1.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Central Falls Demographics

32.5median age

Median age

Female32.6 yrs
Male32.4 yrs

Adults

16,770
2,439 seniors (65+) · 15% of adults14,331 other adults

Sex

Female 47.5% · 10,784Male 52.5% · 11,917

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 227 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Central Falls Income

$49,285median household income

Median household income

$49,285

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$32,366

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

24.6%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Central Falls Marital Status

32% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married32%34%30%
Never married49%53%46%
Divorced12%8%17%
Widowed3%2%5%
Separated3%3%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201