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Fall River, Massachusetts Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Fall River, Massachusetts is 93,764 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $53,933, the median home value is $357,800, and the median age is 39.0.

The population has grown 6.5% since 2010 (88,882 → 94,689).

93,764

Population

2831

People / sq mi

$53,933

Median Income

$357,800

Median Home Value

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Fall River covers 33.1 sq mi of land at 2831 people per square mile.

About Fall River, MA

Homeownership is the standout figure in Fall River: 36.3% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Fall River is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 93,764. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Massachusetts in the country, at #10 by population.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $53,933, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 18.8%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $357,800, with typical rent around $1,086.

College attainment is 16.8%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 6.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

Fall River city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Fall River city had a population of 88,882 in 2010 and 94,689 in 2024, a 6.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 94,689 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.46%.

2024 · 95K20102024
Fall River city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

94,689

Population (2024)

88,882

Population (2010)

94,689

Peak (2024)

0.46%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201088,882
201188,827
201288,852
201388,992
201489,148
201589,258
201689,287
201789,298
201889,630
201989,541
202093,918
202193,852
202293,826
202394,295
202494,689

Race & Ethnicity

White72.8%
Black or African American6.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$53,933

Median Household Income

$31,998

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$357,800

Median Home Value

$1,086

Median Rent

36.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

76.8%

High School+

16.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.3%

Drive Alone

72.4%

Public Transit

6.5%

Work From Home

25.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

12.9%

Foreign Born

61.4%

Non-English at Home

4.3%

Veterans

20.5%

With Disability

94.5%

Health Insurance

90.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.1%
Construction11.2%
Manufacturing10.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.8%
Information5.7%
Retail Trade5.0%
Public Administration3.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fall River, Massachusetts has a population of 93,764 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Fall River, Massachusetts is $53,933, with 18.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Fall River, Massachusetts is $357,800, with median monthly rent at $1,086 and a homeownership rate of 36.3%.

The median age in Fall River, Massachusetts is 39.0 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The population has grown 6.5% since 2010 (88,882 → 94,689).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.