Fall River, MA Demographics

A map of Fall River's Population by Race

Fall River, Massachusetts had a population of 94,000 in 2020. It was 71.0% White, 4.9% Black, 2.6% Asian, 13.4% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fall River, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fall River is the 10th 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).

Fall River's White Population

66,746 residents of Fall River identify as White, or 71.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Fall River roughly similar to the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fall River is ranked #205 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fall River is less White than neighboring North Westport (93.5% White), Somerset (91.8% White), Ocean Grove (91.2% White), Tiverton (90.6% White), and Smith Mills (86.6% White).

Fall River's Black Population

4,643 residents of Fall River identify as Black, or 4.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fall River roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fall River is ranked #39 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fall River is more Black than neighboring North Westport (0.3% Black), Somerset (0.8% Black), Ocean Grove (0.8% Black), Tiverton (1.1% Black), and Smith Mills (0.9% Black).

Fall River's Asian Population

2,475 residents of Fall River identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fall River roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fall River is ranked #83 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fall River is more Asian than neighboring North Westport (0.9% Asian), Somerset (1.2% Asian), Ocean Grove (0.8% Asian), and Tiverton (1.3% Asian). Fall River is less Asian than neighboring Smith Mills (3% Asian).

Fall River's Hispanic Population

12,582 residents of Fall River identify as Hispanic, or 13.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fall River roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fall River is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fall River is more Hispanic than neighboring North Westport (1.9% Hispanic), Somerset (2.4% Hispanic), Ocean Grove (2.6% Hispanic), Tiverton (3.2% Hispanic), and Smith Mills (3% Hispanic).

Fall River's Native American/Other Population

1,572 residents of Fall River identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fall River roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fall River is ranked #45 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fall River is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Westport (0.8% Native American/Other), Somerset (0.8% Native American/Other), Ocean Grove (0.6% Native American/Other), Tiverton (0.4% Native American/Other), and Smith Mills (1.3% Native American/Other).

Fall River's Multiracial Population

5,982 residents of Fall River identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fall River roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fall River is ranked #24 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fall River is more Multiracial than neighboring North Westport (2.7% Multiracial), Somerset (3.1% Multiracial), Ocean Grove (4% Multiracial), Tiverton (3.4% Multiracial), and Smith Mills (5.2% Multiracial).

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