River Falls, WI Demographics

A map of River Falls's Population by Race

River Falls, Wisconsin had a population of 16,182 in 2020. It was 87.6% White, 1.9% Black, 1.2% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of River Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, River Falls is the 53rd 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).

River Falls's White Population

14,178 residents of River Falls identify as White, or 87.6%. This makes the White share of the population of River Falls slightly larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, River Falls is ranked #573 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

River Falls is less White than neighboring Roberts (91.9% White), Hudson (88.4% White), Lake St. Croix Beach (92.3% White), St. Marys Point (93.5% White), and Lakeland Shores (92.6% White).

River Falls's Black Population

306 residents of River Falls identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of River Falls roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, River Falls is ranked #84 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

River Falls is more Black than neighboring Roberts (0.4% Black), Hudson (1.2% Black), Lake St. Croix Beach (0.2% Black), St. Marys Point (0% Black), and Lakeland Shores (0% Black).

River Falls's Asian Population

194 residents of River Falls identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of River Falls roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, River Falls is ranked #159 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

River Falls is more Asian than neighboring Lake St. Croix Beach (0.4% Asian), and St. Marys Point (0.3% Asian). River Falls is less Asian than neighboring Roberts (2.2% Asian), Hudson (1.4% Asian), and Lakeland Shores (2.4% Asian).

River Falls's Hispanic Population

675 residents of River Falls identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of River Falls roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, River Falls is ranked #271 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

River Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Roberts (1.7% Hispanic), Lake St. Croix Beach (2.6% Hispanic), St. Marys Point (2.3% Hispanic), and Lakeland Shores (1.5% Hispanic). River Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Hudson (4.4% Hispanic).

River Falls's Native American/Other Population

188 residents of River Falls identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of River Falls roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, River Falls is ranked #168 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

River Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roberts (0.6% Native American/Other), Hudson (0.6% Native American/Other), Lake St. Croix Beach (0.3% Native American/Other), St. Marys Point (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lakeland Shores (0.3% Native American/Other).

River Falls's Multiracial Population

641 residents of River Falls identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of River Falls roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, River Falls is ranked #179 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

River Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Roberts (3.2% Multiracial), St. Marys Point (3.4% Multiracial), and Lakeland Shores (3.2% Multiracial). River Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake St. Croix Beach (4.2% Multiracial).

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