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Crime in Central Falls summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Central Falls. Key points include:
There were 304 total crimes in Central Falls in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Central Falls is 1,328.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Central Falls is 323.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Central Falls is 1,005.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Central Falls is -37.31% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Central Falls Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Central Falls / 100k People |
Rhode Island / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 304 | 1,328.6 | 1,185.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 74 | 323.4 | 153.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 35.0 | 22.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 55 | 240.4 | 99.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 230 | 1,005.2 | 1,032.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 83.0 | 91.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 162 | 708.0 | 820.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 49 | 214.2 | 120.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Central Falls summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Central Falls. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Rhode Island. Key points include:
The cost of living in Central Falls is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Central Falls is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Central Falls is $377,288.
The median income in Central Falls is $49,285.
Central Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Central Falls Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Central Falls | Rhode Island | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 96 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 106 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 108 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Central Falls, RI Weather
The average high in Central Falls is 60.1° and the average low is 41.4°.
There are 83.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.4 inches of precipitation each year with 36.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Central Falls |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Central Falls Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Central Falls
The current population in Central Falls is 22,701. The population has increased 17.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,701 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 22,481 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 22,359 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 22,192 | 14.2% |
| 2020 | 19,437 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 19,429 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 19,382 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 19,395 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 19,366 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 19,378 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 19,406 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 19,387 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 19,374 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 19,360 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 19,391 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Central Falls
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Central Falls is:
15.1% White with 3,421 White residents.
9.7% African American with 2,196 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 13 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.5% Other with 333 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 1,052 Two Or More residents.
69.1% Hispanic with 15,686 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Central Falls | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.1% | 68.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.7% | 4.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 69.1% | 17.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Central Falls
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Central Falls is 47.5% female with 10,784 female residents.
Central Falls is 52.5% male with 11,917 male residents.
| Gender | Central Falls | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Central Falls for adults over 25
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25.0% of adults in Central Falls completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in Central Falls completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Central Falls completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Central Falls completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Central Falls completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Central Falls completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in Central Falls completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Central Falls completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Central Falls completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Central Falls | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 25.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Central Falls, Rhode Island
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5.8% of households in Central Falls earn Less than $10,000.
9.8% of households in Central Falls earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.2% of households in Central Falls earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.2% of households in Central Falls earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.7% of households in Central Falls earn $35,000 to $49,999.
25.8% of households in Central Falls earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.2% of households in Central Falls earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.8% of households in Central Falls earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.9% of households in Central Falls earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.7% of households in Central Falls earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Central Falls | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.8% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.8% | 14.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.2% | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.8% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
