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Fall River Mills

California · 444 residents · 2.648 sq mi
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Fall River Mills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,276. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 204 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
444
−31%since 2000
from 648 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
168 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.6
−17%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2293614936247562000201020202024Fall River Mills
2024444
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,276
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,979
+21%since 2000
from $15,667 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−15%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing65.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction65.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
42.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
58.0% rent
Vacancy rate
37.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(490)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.2%(195)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(247)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other3.4%(15)
Diversity Score65.9%(292)
Diversity Score
66
+118%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+65.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
46.3%
+46.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
34.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2012
from 42.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+45.0 ptssince 2017
from 55.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2016
from 72.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2016
from 26.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fall River Mills, California?

Fall River Mills, California has about 444 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fall River Mills, California?

The typical household in Fall River Mills, California earns about $44,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Fall River Mills, California?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fall River Mills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fall River Mills, California?

About 30.9% of people in Fall River Mills, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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