Fall River, Massachusetts

Fall River Demographics

A fuller statistical picture of Fall River, population, people, voters, housing, and economy.

By the Numbers

~94,000Residents
~33Sq. Miles
~$56.7kMedian HH Income
56,321Registered Voters

Population & Households

Population (2020 Census) 93,906
Rank in Massachusetts 10th-largest city
Households ~42,000
Density ~2,860 / sq. mi.
Median age ~39 years

Race & Ethnicity

White ~70%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) ~13%
Black or African American ~6%
Asian ~2-3%
Foreign-born ~25%

Voter Registration

Total registered voters 56,321
Unenrolled (independent) 36,272
Democrat 14,907
Republican 4,447
Other / political designations 695

Housing & Economy

Median household income ~$56,700
Poverty rate ~19%
Owner-occupied housing ~36%
Top sectors Health care, retail, construction

Sources

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts & American Community Survey; Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, voter enrollment breakdown; Massachusetts DESE. Figures rounded; accurate as of summer 2026.