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Fall River

Wisconsin · 1,801 residents · 1.888 sq mi
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Fall River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,886. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,801
+64%since 2000
from 1,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
954 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+11%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7381K1K2K2K1990201020202024Fall River
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,886
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,597 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,946
+56%since 2000
from $19,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,078
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,076)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,577)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(96)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other1.9%(35)
Diversity Score21%(379)
Diversity Score
21
+518%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 79.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fall River, Wisconsin?

Fall River, Wisconsin has about 1,801 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fall River, Wisconsin earns about $74,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fall River, Wisconsin expensive?

In Fall River, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $189,100, and the typical rent is about $1,078 a month.

How educated are people in Fall River, Wisconsin?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fall River, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fall River, Wisconsin?

About 10.1% of people in Fall River, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fall River, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Fall River, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 959 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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

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