Central Falls, RI Demographics

A map of Central Falls's Population by Race

Central Falls, Rhode Island had a population of 22,583 in 2020. It was 18.4% White, 5.9% Black, 0.5% Asian, 65.3% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Central Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Central Falls is the 8th most populous. 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).

Central Falls's White Population

4,146 residents of Central Falls identify as White, or 18.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Central Falls considerably less than the White share of the population of Rhode Island (68.7% White). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Central Falls is ranked #36 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Central Falls is less White than neighboring Pawtucket (45.5% White), Valley Falls (77.5% White), North Seekonk (90.1% White), Providence (32.4% White), and East Providence (75.7% White).

Central Falls's Black Population

1,337 residents of Central Falls identify as Black, or 5.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Central Falls roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Rhode Island (5% Black). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Central Falls is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Central Falls is more Black than neighboring Valley Falls (2.7% Black), North Seekonk (0.2% Black), and East Providence (5% Black). Central Falls is less Black than neighboring Pawtucket (12.1% Black), and Providence (11.7% Black).

Central Falls's Asian Population

121 residents of Central Falls identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Central Falls roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Central Falls is ranked #26 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Central Falls is less Asian than neighboring Pawtucket (1.4% Asian), Valley Falls (1.5% Asian), North Seekonk (1.6% Asian), Providence (5.9% Asian), and East Providence (2.1% Asian).

Central Falls's Hispanic Population

14,752 residents of Central Falls identify as Hispanic, or 65.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Central Falls considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Rhode Island (16.6% Hispanic). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Central Falls is ranked #1 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Central Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Pawtucket (24.8% Hispanic), Valley Falls (12.7% Hispanic), North Seekonk (3.2% Hispanic), Providence (43.9% Hispanic), and East Providence (7.1% Hispanic).

Central Falls's Native American/Other Population

729 residents of Central Falls identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Central Falls roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Rhode Island (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Central Falls is ranked #3 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Central Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valley Falls (1.4% Native American/Other), North Seekonk (1% Native American/Other), Providence (1.6% Native American/Other), and East Providence (2.8% Native American/Other). Central Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pawtucket (4.5% Native American/Other).

Central Falls's Multiracial Population

1,498 residents of Central Falls identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Central Falls roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Rhode Island (4.8% Multiracial). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Central Falls is ranked #4 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Central Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Valley Falls (4.1% Multiracial), North Seekonk (3.9% Multiracial), and Providence (4.3% Multiracial). Central Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Pawtucket (11.7% Multiracial), and East Providence (7.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.