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Fall River

Massachusetts · 94,000 residents · 33.123 sq mi
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Fall River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,007. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $256,200. Households here earn about 45% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94,000
+2%since 2000
from 91,938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,838 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
88K90K91K93K95K1990201020202024Fall River
202494K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,007
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,014 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,906
+67%since 2000
from $16,118 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
65.5% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+21%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(82,274)
Black2.3%(2,097)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(3,040)
Asian2.2%(1,980)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(17,318)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(66,746)
Black4.9%(4,643)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(12,582)
Asian2.6%(2,475)
Other6.9%(6,486)
Diversity Score57.2%(53,786)
Diversity Score
57
+204%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fall River, Massachusetts?

Fall River, Massachusetts has about 94,000 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fall River, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Fall River, Massachusetts earns about $46,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fall River, Massachusetts expensive?

In Fall River, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $256,200, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Fall River, Massachusetts?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fall River, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fall River, Massachusetts?

About 18.3% of people in Fall River, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fall River, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Fall River, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,297 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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