Population 93,184 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fall River
Household size in Fall River
| Period | Fall River | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Fall River is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.33 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fall River
| Period | Fall River | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 40.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 41.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Fall River are younger than 40.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the wider Providence area, where the median age is 41.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.1, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fall River
| Period | Fall River | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Fall River: 16.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fall River
Renters in Fall River
| Period | Fall River | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.0% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.5% | 39.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.0% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.1% | 36.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Fall River: 65.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 42.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fall River
| Period | Fall River | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 10.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Fall River than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Providence area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fall River
| Period | Fall River | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1959 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1960 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1962 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Fall River is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1946 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fall River
| Period | Fall River | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $661 | $928 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $745 | $974 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $833 | $1,103 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,181 | $1,439 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$520 | +$511 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fall River pays $1,181 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $520 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fall River
Bachelor's degrees in Fall River
| Period | Fall River | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 28.5% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 29.6% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 32.4% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 35.2% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fall River: 16.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Massachusetts city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fall River
| Period | Fall River | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.8% | 82.1% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.3% | 83.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.5% | 87.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.9% | 88.3% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Fall River never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fall River
| Period | Fall River | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Fall River than nationally: unemployment was 6.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fall River compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River | 2.26 | 40.0 | 16.2% | 65.1% | 6.4% | 1950 | $1,181 | 16.0% | 75.9% | 6.5% |
| Somerset | 2.47 | 46.9 | 6.7% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 1962 | $1,100 | 37.1% | 92.1% | 3.1% |
| North Westport | 2.77 | 41.9 | 8.7% | 18.2% | 8.5% | 1968 | $1,330 | 19.8% | 88.0% | 3.3% |
| Tiverton | 2.34 | 50.8 | 3.2% | 19.5% | 11.1% | 1974 | $1,292 | 39.3% | 92.7% | 5.1% |
| Swansea | 2.58 | 44.5 | 8.3% | 14.5% | 2.2% | 1962 | $1,503 | 37.5% | 91.4% | 3.6% |
| Bristol | 2.20 | 44.1 | 6.3% | 34.1% | 9.0% | 1964 | $1,673 | 48.4% | 93.0% | 2.8% |
| Assonet Bay Shores | 2.86 | 43.8 | 6.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% | 1980 | $1,796 | 44.6% | 95.0% | 5.2% |
| Warren | 2.14 | 48.2 | 6.1% | 38.2% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,361 | 37.4% | 89.7% | 4.0% |
| Westport | 2.46 | 51.6 | 7.5% | 16.3% | 15.2% | 1982 | $1,442 | 32.5% | 92.9% | 2.8% |
| Chartley | 2.86 | 43.8 | 6.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% | 1980 | $1,796 | 44.6% | 95.0% | 5.2% |
| Kempton Croft | 3.02 | 42.3 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1994 | $955 | 41.4% | 88.4% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fall River. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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