Central Falls, RI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

19,437

Unemployment

7.5%

Poverty

29.9%

Median Home

$176,300

Median Income

$34,689

Median Rent

$884

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Central Falls SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Central Falls, RI Crime Report

334
Total Crimes

1,710.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

-27.10%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Central Falls / 100k People	Rhode Island / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	334	1,710.2	1,476.3	2,346.0

Violent Crime	89	455.7	230.8	387.8
Murder	2	10.2	3.0	6.5
Robbery	15	76.8	31.8	73.9
Aggravated Assault	58	297.0	157.5	279.7
Property Crime	245	1,254.5	1,245.5	1,958.2
Burglary	33	169.0	166.8	314.2
Larceny	169	865.3	935.9	1,398.0
Car Theft	43	220.2	142.7	246.0

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Central Falls, RI Cost Of Living

108
Central Falls's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Central Falls	Rhode Island	National Average
Overall	108	117	100

Services	118	118	100
Groceries	111	108	100
Health	105	108	100
Housing	82	118	100
Transportation	105	104	100
Utilities	126	127	100

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Central Falls, RI Photos

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Rankings for Central Falls in Rhode Island

Ranks #5 in Most Dangerous Cities In Rhode Island

Ranks #7 in Worst Places To Live In Rhode Island

Ranks #16 in Richest Cities In Rhode Island

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Population over time in Central Falls

Year	Population	% Change
2020	19,437	0.3%
2019	19,382	-0.1%
2018	19,395	0.1%
2017	19,366	-0.1%
2016	19,378	-0.1%
2015	19,406	0.1%
2014	19,387	0.1%
2013	19,374	0.1%
2012	19,360	-0.2%
2011	19,391	-

Race / Ethnicity in Central Falls

White

20.9% (4,054)

African American

6.6% (1,290)

American Indian

0.1% (26)

Asian

0.4% (80)

Hawaiian

0.3% (53)

Other

1.0% (193)

Two Or More

1.4% (273)

Hispanic

69.3% (13,468)

Race	Central Falls	RI	USA
White	20.9%	71.4%	60.1%
African American	6.6%	5.5%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	0.4%	3.4%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	1.0%	0.6%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.4%	2.8%	2.8%
Hispanic	69.3%	15.9%	18.2%

Gender in Central Falls

Female

48.5% (9,423)

Male

51.5% (10,013)

Gender	Central Falls	RI	USA
Female	48.5%	51.4%	50.8%
Male	51.5%	48.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Central Falls for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

23.0% (4,470)

9-12th Grade

13.0% (2,526)

High School / GED

36.0% (6,997)

Some College

13.0% (2,526)

Associate's Degree

5.0% (971)

Bachelor's Degree

8.0% (1,554)

Master's Degree

1.0% (194)

Professional Degree

0.0% (0)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (194)

Education	Central Falls	RI	USA
< 9th Grade	23.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	13.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	36.0%	28.0%	27.0%
Some College	13.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	5.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	8.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	1.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Central Falls, Rhode Island

Less than $10,000

11.1% (215,576)

$10,000 to $14,999

8.3% (160,644)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.4% (259,969)

$25,000 to $34,999

17.9% (347,477)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.3% (297,974)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.6% (283,602)

$75,000 to $99,999

9.6% (185,874)

$100,000 to $149,999

7.9% (152,979)

$150,000 to $199,999

1.3% (24,591)

$200,000 or more

0.8% (15,010)

Income	Central Falls	RI	USA
Less than $10,000	11.1%	5.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	8.3%	4.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.4%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	17.9%	7.8%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.3%	10.8%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.6%	15.8%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	9.6%	13.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	7.9%	18.3%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	1.3%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	0.8%	7.7%	8.3%