Fall River, MA Demographics

A map of Fall River's Population by Race

Fall River, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 94,082, a less than 1% change from the 94,000 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.6% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 8.6% Multiracial, 5.6% Black, 2.7% Asian, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fall River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fall River has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fall River, that probability was 47.0% in 2020 and 51.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fall River is ranked the 10th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fall River was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fall River's White Population

63,635 residents of Fall River, or 67.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fall River is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Fall River ranks 205th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fall River's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Fall River's population has decreased from 71.0% to 67.6%.

Fall River is less White than neighboring North Westport (85.8% White), Somerset (90.2% White), Ocean Grove (77.3% White), Tiverton (88.7% White), and Smith Mills (80.5% White).

Fall River's Black Population

5,304 residents of Fall River, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fall River is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Fall River ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fall River's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Black residents' share of Fall River's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Fall River is more Black than neighboring North Westport (0% Black), Somerset (0.4% Black), Ocean Grove (0% Black), Tiverton (2% Black), and Smith Mills (4.3% Black).

Fall River's Asian Population

2,560 residents of Fall River, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fall River is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Fall River ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fall River's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Asian residents' share of Fall River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Fall River is more Asian than neighboring North Westport (0% Asian), Somerset (2.3% Asian), Ocean Grove (0.4% Asian), and Tiverton (0.5% Asian). Fall River is less Asian than neighboring Smith Mills (4.1% Asian).

Fall River's Hispanic Population

12,691 residents of Fall River, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fall River is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Fall River ranks 28th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fall River's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Fall River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.5%.

Fall River is more Hispanic than neighboring North Westport (1.8% Hispanic), Somerset (2.4% Hispanic), Tiverton (4.7% Hispanic), and Smith Mills (5.2% Hispanic). Fall River is less Hispanic than neighboring Ocean Grove (20.2% Hispanic).

Fall River's Native American/Other Population

1,802 residents of Fall River, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fall River is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Fall River ranks 47th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fall River's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fall River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Fall River is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Westport (0.9% Native American/Other), Somerset (0.1% Native American/Other), Ocean Grove (0% Native American/Other), Tiverton (0.1% Native American/Other), and Smith Mills (1% Native American/Other).

Fall River's Multiracial Population

8,090 residents of Fall River, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fall River is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Fall River ranks 26th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fall River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Fall River's population has increased from 6.4% to 8.6%.

Fall River is more Multiracial than neighboring Somerset (4.6% Multiracial), Ocean Grove (2.1% Multiracial), Tiverton (3.9% Multiracial), and Smith Mills (4.8% Multiracial). Fall River is less Multiracial than neighboring North Westport (11.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.