Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Fall River: City in Massachusetts
About
Fall River is a city located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 88,857 and a population density of 853 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 89,792 inhabitants.
The city was created 353 years ago in 1669.
Quick Facts about Fall River
| Population : | 89,792 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Bristol County |
| Postal code : | 02720–02724 |
| Area : | 104.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 121 feet / 37 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1670 (353 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:55:50 (2nd February 2023) |
| Density : | 862 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fall River is located at 41°42'5"N 71°9'18"W (41.7014900, -71.1550500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Fall River
- Ponta Delgada
- Povoação
- Vila Franca do Campo
Demographics
The population of Fall River increased by 1.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 88,857 | - | census |
| 2011 | 88,827 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 88,852 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 88,992 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 89,148 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 89,258 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 89,287 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 89,298 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 89,630 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 89,541 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 89,792 | 0.28% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,978 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,588 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,026 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,484 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.3% |
| White only, percent : | 93.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 356 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
Fall River zip code is 02720.
County name: Bristol, County
fips: 25005
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $132,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,172 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $499 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $702 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,238 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.63 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,406 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 325,517 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 56,201 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,115 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $55,980 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,896 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 474 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 201 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 158 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 460 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 440 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,206.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.54 |
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People born in Fall River (159)
People born in Fall River, including politician Nathaniel B. Borden, politician James Buffington, murder suspect Lizzie Borden, .
List
- Alvan Graham Clark (American astronomer) he was born in 10/07/1832
- Janet L. Robinson (former President and Chief Executive Officer, The New York Times Company) she was born in 11/06/1950
- Emeril Lagasse (American chef) he was born in 15/10/1959
- Bert Patenaude (American soccer player (1909-1974)) he was born in 04/11/1909
- Cornelius Newton Bliss (American politician (1833-1911)) he was born in 26/01/1833
- Thomas J. Hudner (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 31/08/1924
- Aime Forand (American politician (1895-1972)) he was born in 23/05/1895
- Irving Picard (American lawyer) he was born in 26/06/1941
- George William Coleman (Roman Catholic bishop) he was born in 01/02/1939
- Nathan Bor (American boxer) he was born in 01/03/1913
- George Luz (American military personnel) he was born in 17/06/1921
- Howard Kanovitz (American artist (1929-2009)) he was born in 09/02/1929
- Frank Moniz (American soccer player (1911-2004)) he was born in 26/09/1911
- David E. Chapman (American musician and clarinetist) he was born in 10/01/1929
- Leonard I. Schiff (American scientist) he was born in 29/03/1915
- Greg Abate (jazz musician) he was born in 31/05/1947
- George Stephanopoulos (American government official, journalist, writer) he was born in 10/02/1961
- John Gagnon (American sexologist) he was born in 22/11/1931
Schools in Fall River
College & universities near Fall River, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165750 | Rob Roy Academy-Fall River | Fall River (MA) | 02720-3445 |
| 165608 | Diman Regional Technical Institute | Fall River (MA) | 02723 |
| 165033 | Bristol Community College | Fall River (MA) | 02720-7395 |
| 217518 | Roger Williams University | Bristol (RI) | 02809-2921 |
| 409616 | Roger Williams University School of Law | Bristol (RI) | 02809-5171 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fall River, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Fall River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fall River Post Office | Fall River (MA) | 02722 |
| Flin Post Office | Fall River (MA) | 02723 |
| South Post Office | Fall River (MA) | 02724 |
| Highland Post Office | Fall River (MA) | 02720 |
| Somer Post Office | Somerset (MA) | 02726 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Fall River , Wisconsin village in Columbia County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,757 people.
- Fall River , Kansas city in Greenwood County, Kansas with a population of 142 people.
Other cities in Bristol County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Bristol County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 95,517 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts |
| Taunton | 57,675 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| City of Taunton | 55,874 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Attleboro | 45,444 | City in Bristol Country, Massachusetts |
| Easton | 25,116 | Town in the U. |
| Mansfield | 24,539 | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Norton | 19,983 | City in Massachusetts |
| Somerset | 18,144 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Swansea | 17,000 | Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts |
| Fairhaven | 16,103 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westport | 16,097 | Town of the United States |
| Seekonk | 15,851 | Town in the United States |
| Head of Westport | 14,809 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Raynham | 14,560 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Oxford | 13,941 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Rehoboth | 12,503 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fall River distances to largest Massachusetts cities
